Last Updated on December 26, 2021
If you are wanting some new recipes to try, then these delicious nut cake recipes from scratch. The combination of the soft, fluffy cake with the crunchy nuts makes for irresistible desserts. Whether for a Christmas party or birthday celebration, you can’t go wrong with either of these recipes.
Though how to make a cake with nuts does require some prior baking experience, it only takes a little practice to get them right. They combine many delicious flavors to create cakes that are worth celebrating. If you love nuts, then these recipes are for you.
1) What You Need To Make These Nut Cake Recipes From Scratch
Ingredients
To prepare this Franklin Nut Cake, you will need:
- 1 pound butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 6 eggs
- 1/2 pound candied cherries
- 1/2 pound candied pineapple
- 1 pound plus 3/4 cup pecans
- 4 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
To prepare this Glazed Walnut Butter Cake by California Walnuts, you will need:
- 1 cup salted butter, softened
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup California walnuts, chopped
For the glaze:
- 1/4 cup salted butter, melted
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons whole milk
- 1/2 cup California walnuts, chopped
Equipment
For the Franklin Nut Cake, you will need:
- Large tube pan
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Parchment paper
- Cooking spray
- Wire rack
For the Glazed Walnut Butter Cake, you will need:
- 12-cup Bundt pan
- Cooking spray
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium mixing bowl
- Sifter
- Electric mixer
- Wire rack
Step by step instructions: Franklin nut cake
Step one: Preheat the oven and prepare the large tube pan
Preheat your oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray the large tube pan with cooking spray and then line with parchment paper.
Step two: Cream butter and sugar
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until smooth and creamy.
Step three: Add eggs, flour, baking powder, and salt
Beat together the eggs and add them to the creamed butter and sugar mixture. Then, add three cups of flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing the batter until combined.
Step four: Mix together remaining flour with the fruits and nuts
Mix the remaining one cup of flour with the candied fruits and nuts. Then add the mixture into the cake batter along with the vanilla and combine.
Step five: Bake the cake
Carefully pour the cake batter into the large tube pan. Bake the cake for three hours and then let it cool for one hour on a wire rack.
For extra flavor, place the cake in an airtight container for up to four days with a glass of sherry. The sherry will permeate into the cake to give it a flavor boost.
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Step by step instructions: Glazed walnut butter cake
Step one: Preheat oven and grease bundt pan
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease your 12-cup Bundt pan with cooking spray.
Step two: Beat butter and sugar then add eggs
In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat your butter and sugar until they reach a smooth, fluffy consistency. Then, add the eggs into the mixture one at a time, beating well after adding each one.
Step three: Combine flour and baking powder
In a medium mixing bowl, sift your flour and then mix in your baking powder.
Step four: Add dry ingredients and milk to creamed butter and sugar
Alternate adding your flour mixture and milk to your creamed butter and sugar. Once the batter is fully mixed, carefully fold in the walnuts.
Step five: Bake the cake
Carefully pour the batter into your Bundt pan and bake for 60-70 or until a toothpick comes out clean. Then, allow your butter walnut cake to fully cool on a wire rack.
Step six: Make the glaze
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk. Whisk the ingredients together and add another tablespoon of milk if it is too thick. Pour the glaze over your butter walnut cake and top with chopped walnuts.
Tips And Tricks
Store the Franklin Nut cake in an airtight container for up to five days with sherry at room temperature. You can also store it in the fridge for up to one week as well, with or without the sherry.
Store the Glazed Walnut Butter Cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days. In addition, you may also store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week/
Both of these nutcakes also freeze well too. To freeze, wrap them in a layer of plastic wrap followed by a tight layer of aluminum foil. Then, place your nutcakes in the freezer for up to six months.
When ready to enjoy, you can let your cake thaw at room temperature for about two hours or in your fridge overnight. If you have any leftovers of your frozen cake, store them in the fridge for three to four days.
Servings And Preparation
For the Franklin nut cake:
|
Bake Time |
Preparation Time | Servings |
| 3 hours | 20 minutes |
12 |
For the Glazed walnut butter cake:
|
Bake Time |
Preparation Time | Servings |
| 60-70 minutes | 15 minutes |
12 |
How To Make Nut Cake For A Delicious Dessert
Knowing how to make nuts cake is a great skill for any occasion. These nut cake recipes require some baking experience, but they are still relatively easy to make. They both have wonderful flavor and texture, thanks to the addition of nuts in the cake.
Whether for a holiday or birthday, these recipes make for great cakes to serve at parties. You can even interchange the type of nut the recipes call for, depending on your favorite kind, whether that is pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts, or almonds. They also both freeze well, which is great if you need to make them ahead of your event to save you time.
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Delicious Nut Cake Recipes From Scratch
Equipment
- Large tube pan
- Large mixing bowl
- Parchment paper
- Cooking spray
- Wire rack
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the large tube pan.Preheat your oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray the large tube pan with cooking spray and then line with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar.In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until smooth and creamy.1 pound butter, 2 cups sugar
- Add eggs, flour, baking powder, and salt.Beat together the eggs and add them to the creamed butter and sugar mixture. Then, add three cups of flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing the batter until combined.6 eggs, 4 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Mix together remaining flour with the fruits and nuts.Mix the remaining one cup of flour with the candied fruits and nuts. Then add the mixture into the cake batter along with the vanilla and combine.1/2 pound candied cherries, 1/2 pound candied pineapple, 1 pound plus 3/4 cup pecans, 2 teaspoons vanilla
- Bake the cake.Carefully pour the cake batter into the large tube pan. Bake the cake for three hours and then let it cool for one hour on a wire rack.
- For extra flavor, place the cake in an airtight container for up to four days with a glass of sherry. The sherry will permeate into the cake to give it a flavor boost.
Ever since she was a young girl, Anna has been a lover of desserts. As an adult, she enjoys
baking a variety of desserts from cakes, cookies, brownies, bread, and more from scratch. She
enjoys sharing her passion for baking with others who also have a sweet tooth. From properly
measuring ingredients to making sure they are the correct temperature, Anna knows the
importance small details can make in baking. She wants to share her experience with others in
hopes they can make the most delicious baked goods. When she’s not busy blogging, Anna
enjoys trying new recipes in the kitchen.
