Description
A juicy vanilla walnut loaf cake, just perfect for afternoon tea or a midday snack. Delicious, and packed with goodness.
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups (200g) walnuts, shelled & roasted
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter (125g), softened
- 1 cup (210g) caster sugar
- 1 3/4 cups (210g) plain flour
- 1 tsp (5g) baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp plain yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
Instructions
Prepare the Loaf Pan
- Grease and Line: Grease a loaf pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Preheat the Oven
- Set Temperature: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
Prepare the Walnuts
- Crush Walnuts: Using a food processor or a pestle and mortar, crush the walnuts until they are coarsely ground.
Cream Butter and Sugar
- Mix: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and caster sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Add Eggs
- Incorporate Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each is well incorporated before adding the next.
Incorporate Dry Ingredients
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift together the flour and baking powder. Gradually add to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined.
Add Final Ingredients
- Add Flavorings: Stir in the vanilla essence and yogurt, then fold in the crushed walnuts.
Fill the Loaf Pan
- Pour the Batter: Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake
- Cooking Time: Bake for about 60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil.
Cool and Serve
- Cooling: Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve slices of walnut loaf with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Walnut Prep: Toasting the walnuts before crushing them can enhance their flavor.
- Checking Doneness: Start checking the loaf for doneness after 50 minutes to prevent over-baking.
- Storage: This loaf can be wrapped in cling film and stored at room temperature for several days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins