Walnut Cake

Name: Walnut Cake
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces unsalted butter; 6 ounces sugar; 3 large eggs; 6 ounces self-rising flour; A pinch of salt; 4 ounces coarsely chopped walnuts

By Moira Hodgson

Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Rating: 4(12)
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Ingredients

Yield:8 servings

6ounces unsalted butter
6ounces sugar
3large eggs
6ounces self-rising flour
A pinch of salt
4ounces coarsely chopped walnuts

Ingredient Substitution Guide

Preparation

Step 1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees
Step 2
Using a metal spoon, cream the butter and sugar together until fluffy and lemon-colored.
Step 3
Add one egg and mix well. Add the second egg and a tablespoon of flour and mix. Add the third egg and remaining flour and mix well, adding a pinch of salt. The mixture should be a soft dropping consistency, if necessary, add a little milk to thin. Add the walnuts and mix in.
Step 4
Spoon the mixture into a greased 7-inch-by-3-inch round cake tin and bake for one hour until risen and lightly browned.
Step 5
Cool in the tin. Loosen the sides and remove from the tin when cool; leave to set for four to six hours before serving. The cake can be stored in an airtight cake tin at room temperature or in the refrigerator. It may also be frozen.