walnut cake

Layered tree-nut confection

A walnut cake is a cake flavored with walnuts, which may be folded into the batter, pressed into frosting, or used as decoration on top.

The nuts add richness and a slight bitterness that pairs well with coffee or maple flavors: She brought her grandmother's walnut cake to the potluck.

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cinnamon · honey · spiced · layered · coffee · autumn · harvest · toasted · brown butter · praline · maple · buttercream · slice · batter · bakery · grandmother · afternoon · caramel

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G