Honey-Walnut Diamond Cake with Citrus Zing

Name: Honey-Walnut Diamond Cake with Citrus Zing
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1.5 tsp baking powder; 0.25 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tsp orange zest; 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened; 0.75 cup white sugar; 3 large eggs; 0.25 cup milk; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 1 cup white sugar; 1 cup honey; 0.75 cup water; 1 tsp lemon juice

Unite the flavors of orange and lemon with a walnut-studded cake, drenched in a honey syrup for a delightful twist. Ready to serve in under an hour.

Recipe Info

Prep Time

90 min

Difficulty

Easy

Servings

Nutrition

calories423kcal

carbohydrates62g

fat19g

protein5g

Dessert Greek

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour

1.5 tsp baking powder

0.25 tsp salt

0.5 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp orange zest

0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened

0.75 cup white sugar

3 large eggs

0.25 cup milk

1 cup chopped walnuts

1 cup white sugar

1 cup honey

0.75 cup water

1 tsp lemon juice

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square baking pan.

In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and orange zest. Set aside.

In another large bowl, cream butter and 0.75 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternately with milk until just incorporated; stir in walnuts.

Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

While the cake bakes, make honey syrup: In a saucepan, combine honey, 1 cup sugar, and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, bring to a boil, and cook for 2 more minutes.

Let the cake cool slightly. With a sharp knife, cut into diamond shapes. Drizzle honey syrup over the cake diamonds.