How to Bake a Nut Cake
Baking a nut cake can be a delicious and satisfying experience. Here's a simple recipe to get you started:
Ingredients: - 2 cups all-purpose flour - 1 teaspoon baking powder - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened - 1 cup granulated sugar - 2 large eggs - 1/2 cup sour cream - 1/2 cup milk - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter and dust it with flour.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Mix in the sour cream, milk, and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the chopped nuts.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
8. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
10. Run a knife around the edge of the cake to loosen it from the pan, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Serve and enjoy!
You can also add some frosting or glaze to the cake for added sweetness and flavor. This nut cake is perfect for any occasion and can be enjoyed as a dessert or snack.