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Armenian Walnut Cake

An easy-to-make, nut-filled cake to celebrate any occasion!
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Course Dessert
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cinnamon (optional)
  • ¼ lb. unsalted butter (1 stick (1/2 cup), melted and slightly cooled )
  • 3 eggs (beaten)
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup walnuts, chopped (Reserve 2-3 Tbsp. to sprinkle on top of batter before baking. Note: pecans, almonds or pistachio nuts may be substituted.)

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cinnamon, if using.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter, milk, beaten eggs and vanilla.
  • Blend the liquid ingredients into the flour mixture using an electric hand mixer or wooden spoon until combined. Avoid over-mixing.
  • Fold in the chopped nuts - except for those reserved for the top.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Pour the cake batter into a lightly greased 8"x12" rectangular pan, a 9"x 9" square pan or a 9" Pyrex pie pan, spreading the batter evenly. Sprinkle the reserved chopped nuts evenly over the top of the batter.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Place pan on a wire rack. Cool completely.
  • To serve, cut into squares or wedges, depending on which shape pan you've used.
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