Cake with nuts

4 servings

55 minutes

Nut cake is a fragrant and delicate treat with roots in Azerbaijani cuisine. This dessert delights with its soft dough rich in cocoa flavor and crunchy nuts, creating a perfect combination of textures. The nuts add a special depth of flavor to the pastry, while powdered sugar completes the harmony of sweetness. Such a cake is suitable for both cozy tea gatherings and festive tables, pleasing guests with its exquisite appearance and rich taste. Prepared using a traditional recipe, it conveys the spirit of Azerbaijani gastronomy, where natural ingredients and love for rich flavors come together.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 613.3
• Proteins: 12.6g
• Fats: 20.3g
• Carbohydrates: 96g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 250 g
• Butter: 50 g
• Sugar: 150 g
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Milk: 60 ml
• Cocoa powder: 1 tbsp
• Soda: 1 tsp
• Nuts: 50 g
• Powdered sugar: 30 g

Cooking steps

1. Whisk the eggs with sugar and butter until frothy.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces
   • Sugar: 150 g
   • Butter: 50 g

2. Add crushed nut kernels, cocoa, milk, and finally pour in the flour mixed with baking soda. Quickly knead the dough.

   Required ingredients:

   • Nuts: 50 g
   • Cocoa powder: 1 tablespoon
   • Milk: 60 ml
   • Wheat flour: 250 g
   • Soda: 1 teaspoon

3. Pour the batter into a floured mold. Bake at 180 degrees.

4. Sprinkle the ready (not hot) cake layer with powdered sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Powdered sugar: 30 g