Walnut Wonderland (Ореховый торт)
This delicious recipe for Ореховый торт (Walnut Wonderland) is a classic dessert from Belarusian cuisine that is sure to impress your guests with its rich and nutty flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups finely ground walnuts
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the melted butter and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the ground walnuts, flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 40 minutes
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 6g
- Fat
- 26g
Supplies
9-inch round cake pan Mixing bowl Electric mixer Spatula Wire rack
Tools
Oven
Serving suggestions
Serve the walnut cake with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of chopped walnuts for an extra special touch.
Tips & tricks
For a richer flavor, toast the walnuts before grinding them for the cake batter.
Cost
$10