Cake with walnuts and sour cream
8 servings
65 minutes
The walnut and sour cream cake is a true masterpiece of Italian cuisine, combining the tenderness of airy dough, crunchy nuts, and a velvety creamy texture. Such recipes are believed to have come from Italian family traditions where simple yet rich ingredients create a harmony of flavors. This cake delights with its balance of sweetness and a hint of nutty bitterness, while apples add freshness and a subtle fruity note. It is perfect for cozy tea gatherings or festive occasions, delighting guests with its deep flavor and delicate consistency. Each spoonful is a journey into the world of gastronomic pleasure, where the aromas of butter, vanilla sugar, and caramelized nuts intertwine.
1
Cream the butter to a sour cream consistency and mix it with sugar.
- Butter: 250 g
- Sugar: 250 g
2
Whisk the eggs and gradually add to the butter mixture.
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
3
Grate the washed and peeled apples on a fine grater.
- Apple: 3 pieces
4
Add apples to the whipped mixture and mix everything thoroughly.
- Apple: 3 pieces
5
Peel and chop the walnuts.
- Walnuts: 100 g
6
Add peeled and crushed walnuts to the dough. Add flour, vanilla sugar, slaked soda, starch, and quickly knead the dough.
- Walnuts: 100 g
- Wheat flour: 130 g
- Vanilla sugar: 30 g
- Baking soda reacted with acid: 0.5 teaspoon
- Potato starch: 100 g
7
Divide the dough into two equal parts and place in a greased mold.
- Butter: 250 g
8
Bake two layers in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for 20 minutes.
9
Cut the ready cakes in half, spread with cream, and layer them. Coat the cake on top and sides.
