How To Make Spiced Walnut Cake with Pomegranate Molasses Frosting
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup ground walnuts
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- For the frosting:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tbsp milk
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 8-inch round cake pan.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ground walnuts, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
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In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, pomegranate molasses, softened butter, and milk until smooth and creamy.
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Once the cake has cooled, spread the pomegranate molasses frosting evenly over the top.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 420kcal
- Total Fat : 14g
- Saturated Fat : 7g
- Cholesterol : 79mg
- Sodium : 275mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 69g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 49g
- Protein : 5g
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