Walnut Cake With Penuche Frosting
Penuche is a fudge-like frosting made with brown sugar, butter, and milk.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.
Walnut Cake With Penuche Frosting
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk.
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Fold in the chopped walnuts.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
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Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
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To make the penuche frosting, melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
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Stir in the brown sugar and milk, and bring to a boil.
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Remove from heat and stir in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt.
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Beat the frosting until smooth and creamy.
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Spread the penuche frosting over the cooled cake.
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Sprinkle with chopped walnuts.
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Allow the frosting to set for 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 400kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 25g39%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 6g12%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
