Lemon Walnut Cake Recipe
๐ Cook Time: 1 hour
๐ Prep Time: 15 minutes
๐ Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Lemon Walnut Cake, a treat that combines the zesty brightness of lemon with the rich nuttiness of walnuts. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is sure to be a hit with friends and family.
Recipe Category: Breads
Keywords: Dessert, Fruit, Nuts, Canadian, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Weeknight, Oven, Small Appliance, < 4 Hours, Easy
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 346.2
- Fat Content: 11.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 132.2mg
- Sodium Content: 48.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 58g
- Fiber Content: 10.5g
- Sugar Content: 16.9g
- Protein Content: 12.6g
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
- 1 banana
- 1 cup low-fat margarine
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 5 eggs
- 2 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
- 3/4 cup walnut pieces
- 4 lemons
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC).
- Lightly grease a deep 8-inch removable bottomed or springform cake pan.
- Line the bottom of the pan with baking parchment or waxed paper.
- Peel and chop the banana.
- In a food processor, combine the chopped banana, low-fat margarine, and pitted dates.
- Process until smooth.
- Add 1 egg and 1 tablespoon of the flour to the creamed mixture.
- Process briefly to mix, then add the remaining eggs one at a time, each with another 1 tablespoon flour.
- Scrape the mixture into a bowl.
- Fold in the remaining flour, along with the walnut pieces.
- Grate the rind from 3 lemons and thinly pare the rind from the fourth lemon (for decoration).
- Squeeze the juice from 2 lemons.
- Stir the grated lemon rind and juice into the mixture.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and level the top.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a fine skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, decorate with the pared lemon rind.
Enjoy your scrumptious Lemon Walnut Cake! ๐๐ฐ
