Ingredients 🍽️

– 4 eggs 🥚
– 100 g sugar 🍬
– 250 g softened butter 🧈
– 300 g spelt flour 🌾
– 1 sachet baking powder 🥄
– 200 g ground nuts 🌰
– 125 ml milk 🥛
– Powdered sugar for sprinkling ❄️

Preparation 📋

This nut cake is a true masterpiece of simplicity yet full of flavor. The desire to use up last fall’s nuts in a tasty way led to this simple recipe, which is not only delicious but also healthier, as it contains very little sugar. If you’re a fan of nuts and appreciate their pure flavor, then this recipe is perfect for you.

Begin by breaking the eggs into a large mixing bowl. Add the sugar and beat the mixture with a hand mixer or a whisk until fluffy. This will give the cake a lovely, airy texture. For best results, the sugar should be fully incorporated into the egg mixture, creating a pale yellow, creamy consistency.

After beating the eggs, add the softened butter. It’s important that the butter is at room temperature so it mixes well with the eggs and sugar. Stir the mixture thoroughly until the butter is fully incorporated and no lumps remain.

Now, move on to the dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, combine the spelt flour with the baking powder. Spelt flour is an excellent alternative to traditional wheat flour and gives the cake a nutty note and a slightly different texture. Add the ground nuts to bring out the full nutty flavor. This not only adds flavor to the cake but also gives it a pleasant texture.

Mix the dry ingredients thoroughly and then add the milk. It’s best to add the milk slowly while whisking the mixture thoroughly. This will keep the batter smooth and prevent lumps from forming. Make sure all the ingredients are well blended to create a smooth batter.

Now, grease a cake pan well with butter or use baking paper to ensure the cake comes out well. Pour the finished batter evenly into the pan and smooth the surface with a spatula. This will help ensure even baking.

Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F) and place the cake pan in the oven. Bake the nut cake for about 50 to 60 minutes. To ensure the cake is perfectly cooked, you can do a skewer test toward the end of the baking time. Insert a wooden skewer into the center of the cake; if it comes out clean, the cake is ready.

After baking, let the cake cool in the pan for a few minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Once the cake has cooled, you can dust it with powdered sugar for a pretty, decorative touch and a touch of sweetness without overpowering the recipe.

This nut cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy afternoon tea with friends, a snack for the family, or even a sweet treat for breakfast. The recipe is ideal for those looking for a less sweet dessert option, and it can be easily adapted if desired—if you prefer a sweeter dish, simply double the amount of sugar.

Enjoy this delicious nut cake, which is not only quick and easy to make, but also a joy to make time and time again! Happy baking, and enjoy! 🍽️💖