Description
A delightful sheet pan cake combining rich walnuts and fluffy cake, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (for icing)
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened (for icing)
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a sheet pan.
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture alternately with the milk, starting and ending with the flour.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared sheet pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely.
- For the icing, mix powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and softened butter, adding milk until smooth.
- Spread the icing over the cooled cake and enjoy!
Notes
For a richer taste, toast the walnuts before adding. Mix in chocolate chips or substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds for variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: walnut cake, sheet pan dessert, easy cake recipe