Cake with walnuts and sour cherry jam

Walnut Cake with Sour Cherry Jam

Preparation time: 30 minutes
Baking time: 35 minutes
Total time: 1 hour and 5 minutes
Number of servings: 12

If you are looking for a quick and refined dessert, the walnut cake with sour cherry jam is the perfect choice. This cake is not only delicious but also elegant, making it ideal for any festive occasion. The intense flavor of the walnuts harmoniously blends with the slightly tart sweetness of the cherries, creating a delight that will impress any guest.

Ingredients:

- 350 g walnuts (preferably Romanian walnuts for an authentic taste)
- 200 g sugar
- 6 eggs
- 200 g flour
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 200 g sour cherry jam (or preserve, depending on preference)
- 150 g butter (at room temperature)
- Vanilla essence (optional, for an extra flavor)

Instructions:

1. Preparing the walnuts: Start by grinding the walnuts. Use a food processor to achieve a fine texture, but not too powdery. This will help achieve a pleasant texture for the cake. If you don’t have a food processor, you can use a blender or chop the walnuts finely with a knife.

2. Beating the eggs: In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar using an electric mixer. Continue mixing until the mixture becomes fluffy and doubles in volume, about 5-7 minutes. This step is crucial for achieving an airy cake.

3. Adding the dry ingredients: In another bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking soda. Add the dry ingredient mixture to the egg mixture, gently folding with a spatula. Be careful not to overmix to preserve the air in the eggs.

4. Incorporating the walnuts: Add the ground walnuts to the batter and mix gently until combined. This step will add a rich flavor and crunchy texture to your cake.

5. Baking: Preheat the oven to 180°C and prepare a cake pan (24 cm diameter) with parchment paper or grease it with butter and sprinkle flour. Pour the batter into the pan and bake the cake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

6. Cooling and assembling: Once the cake is baked, let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, cut the cake into two layers (if you wish to add the jam between layers) and spread the sour cherry jam on the first layer. Cover it with the second layer and, if desired, you can add a bit more jam on top.

Serving suggestions and variations:

For an even more intense flavor, you can add a few drops of vanilla essence to the egg mixture. You can also experiment with different types of nuts, such as almonds or hazelnuts, or even add some chopped dark chocolate for a contrast of flavors.

Serve the cake with a glass of sweet wine or flavored tea to highlight the taste of the sour cherries. This walnut cake with sour cherry jam is not just a dessert, but a true culinary experience, perfect for enjoying with loved ones.

Enjoy every slice and don’t forget to share this recipe with your loved ones!

 Ingredients: 350 grams of nuts, 300 grams of sugar, 5 eggs, grated peel of one orange and the juice of the orange, 40 grams of flour. Glaze: one packet of vanilla sauce, 150 ml of milk, and grated peel of one orange.