Honey cake with walnuts

4 servings

40 minutes

Honey cake with walnuts is a traditional Russian treat infused with the warmth of home baking. Its history dates back to ancient times when honey gingerbread and cakes were favorite treats on festive tables. Fragrant honey gives the pastry a rich sweetness, while cinnamon adds a light spiciness. Walnuts provide a pleasant crunch and depth of flavor, making the cake truly cozy. It is perfect for family tea gatherings, especially with hot black or herbal tea. It's easy to prepare and the result delights – soft, aromatic, with a delicate caramel crust. This is not just a dessert but a piece of tradition that warms the soul.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 493.3
• Proteins: 8.7g
• Fats: 10.4g
• Carbohydrates: 94.4g

Ingredients

• Honey: 150 g
• Wheat flour: 200 g
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Soda: 0.5 tsp
• Walnuts: 50 g
• Ground cinnamon: 0.5 tsp
• Sugar: 100 g

Cooking steps

1. Before kneading the dough, preheat the oven to 200 degrees.

2. Beat the egg with sugar in a mixer.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Sugar: 100 g

3. Add honey, baking soda, and cinnamon, and whisk for another minute.

   Required ingredients:

   • Honey: 150 g
   • Soda: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Ground cinnamon: 0.5 teaspoon

4. Now add flour and knead the dough for exactly five minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 200 g

5. Line the baking tray with parchment paper.

6. Spread the prepared dough evenly on the paper (1-1.5 cm thick). The dough is very sticky, so wet your fingers with water.

7. Sprinkle crushed walnuts on top.

   Required ingredients:

   • Walnuts: 50 g

8. Send to the oven for 15 minutes.

9. Let the finished cake cool slightly, then cut it into pieces.