Walnut Cake

Categories: Mr. food, Mrfood1
Yield: 1 servings

2 c All-purpose flour
1 ts Baking powder
1 ts Baking soda
1/2 ts Ground cinnamon
1/2 c Butter; at room temperature
; (1 stick)
2 1/4 c Sugar; divided
2 Eggs; lightly beaten
2/3 c Milk
1 1/2 c Chopped walnuts
Grated rind of 1 lemon
1 c Water

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the flour,
baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon; set aside. In a large bowl, cream
the butter, then add 1 cup sugar and the eggs. Blend well and add the flour
mixture alternately with the milk. Mix in the nuts and the lemon rind.
Blend well and pour into a 9" x 13" baking pan that has been coated with
nonstick baking spray. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a wooden
toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Meanwhile, in a small
saucepan, over medium heat, combine the remaining 1 1/4 cups sugar and the
water and boil for 15 to 20 minutes, just until it turns a light golden
color. Pour the sauce over the cake while both are still warm. Turn off the
oven and put the cake back into the warm oven for 5 minutes.

NOTE: This cake is best served warm. If you're not going to serve it right
after baking, just pop it in the microwave (if it's in a microwave-proof
pan) on low power for about 1 minute, or in a 250 degree oven for 10 to 15
minutes before serving.

NOTES : 12 to 16 servings

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