Cake with walnuts and Provencal herbs

• For 1 people
• Preparation time (dont cuisson) : 60 minutes
• Cooking time : 40 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Cake Batter
  • All-purpose flour : 2 cups
  • Baking powder : 2 teaspoons
  • Salt : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Unsalted butter (softened) : 1/2 cup
  • Granulated sugar : 1 cup
  • Eggs : 2 large
  • Milk : 1/2 cup
  • Vanilla extract : 1 teaspoon
  • Walnuts (chopped) : 1/2 cup
• Herb Topping
  • Walnuts (chopped) : 1/4 cup
  • Fresh parsley (chopped) : 2 tablespoons
  • Fresh thyme (chopped) : 1 tablespoon
  • Fresh rosemary (chopped) : 1 tablespoon

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Steps

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan.
• Prepare the Cake Batter
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
• In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
• Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the milk and vanilla extract.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
• Fold in the chopped walnuts.
• Make the Herb Topping
• In a small bowl, combine the chopped walnuts, parsley, thyme, and rosemary.
• Pour the cake batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
• Sprinkle the herb topping evenly over the batter.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
• Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Tips

• Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming.
• You can substitute the walnuts with other nuts of your choice, such as pecans or almonds.

Information

• This cake is best enjoyed within 2-3 days of baking.
• Serve the cake as a dessert or enjoy it with a cup of tea or coffee.