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Albanian Walnut Cake With Lemon Glaze Recipe

Indulge in this moist and rich Albanian Walnut Cake, a delightful recipe from the Moosewood cookbook! Not overly sweet, this cake boasts a perfect balance of nutty walnut flavor and bright lemon glaze. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe is your passport to a taste of Albania, brought to you by the Zaar World Tour. Prepare to be amazed!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 341 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 4.7 (7 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Albanian Walnut Cake With Lemon Glaze

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How to Make Albanian Walnut Cake With Lemon Glaze

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup plain yogurt and ½ cup buttermilk.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the yogurt mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Stir in 1 cup chopped walnuts and the zest of 1 lemon.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. While the cake bakes, prepare the glaze: In a small saucepan, combine ½ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup lemon juice, 2 tablespoons water, and 1 cinnamon stick. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  9. Remove the cinnamon stick from the glaze.
  10. Remove the cake from the oven. Pour the warm glaze evenly over the hot cake.
  11. Return the cake to the oven for 10 minutes to allow the glaze to set.
  12. Let the cake cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

121g

Fat

29g

Carbs

15g

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