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Walnut Cake With Penuche Frosting

Walnut Cake With Penuche Frosting recipe

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.

Cooking Method
Cuisine
Courses ,
Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 20 min Cook Time: 40 min Rest Time: 30 min Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Servings 8
Calories 3200
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
  • 2 cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1/2 cup Walnuts, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter
  • 1 cup Brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup Milk
  • 2 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Walnuts, chopped
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk.
  6. Fold in the chopped walnuts.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  10. Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. To make the penuche frosting, melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  12. Stir in the brown sugar and milk, and bring to a boil.
  13. Remove from heat and stir in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt.
  14. Beat the frosting until smooth and creamy.
  15. Spread the penuche frosting over the cooled cake.
  16. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts.
  17. 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.

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