Walnut Spice Cake

By Recipe Adapted from Domino and C&H Sugar
Total Time
1 Hr
Serves
16
Course
Desserts

DESCRIPTION

This simple walnut cake recipe is moist and delicious with just the right blend of spices and crunch from California walnuts.

Prep Time
10 Mins
Cook Time
50 Mins
Total Time
1 Hr
Calories
228
Total Fat
1310
Trans Fat
0
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
Cholesterol
39
Sodium
156
Carbohydrates
32
Dietary Fiber
1
Protein
4

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup chopped California walnuts
  • 2/3 cup buttermilk or sour milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs

Optional toppings:

  • Vanilla ice cream, powdered sugar or powdered sugar glaze

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a bundt pan.
  2. In a large bowl beat together all ingredients except walnuts and toppings on low speed for 30 seconds. Increase speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes more; stir in walnuts.
  3. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  4. Let cool before inverting onto a serving plate. Dust liberally with powdered sugar, drizzle with a powdered sugar glaze or serve slices with vanilla ice cream, if desired.