Description
This flourless walnut honey cake is naturally sweet, moist, and rich with toasted walnuts. A rustic gluten-free dessert made with honey instead of refined sugar for a cozy bakery-style experience at home.
Ingredients
2 cups walnuts (toasted)
4 large eggs
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Zest of 1 orange (optional but recommended)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line an 8-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
2. Toast walnuts in a dry pan for 5–7 minutes until fragrant.
3. Let walnuts cool slightly, then pulse in a food processor until finely ground.
4. In a large bowl, whisk eggs and honey until pale and slightly fluffy.
5. Add vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and orange zest.
6. Gently fold in ground walnuts and baking powder until fully combined.
7. Pour batter into prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until golden and set in the center.
9. Allow cake to cool completely before slicing.
10. Drizzle with extra honey before serving.
Notes
Do not over-process walnuts or the cake will become oily.
Whipping the eggs properly is key for a lighter texture.
Best flavor develops after resting for a few hours or overnight.
Serve with tea, coffee, or Greek yogurt for extra richness.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT35M
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg