Sour Cream Walnut Cake
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling
YIELD: 6-8 servings.
Over the years, with much trial and error, I have developed into a good basic cook. It's so nice to hear friends say, "If you're cooking, we'll be there."
Ingredients
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1/4 cup butter, softened
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1 large egg, separated, room temperature
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1 large egg yolk, room temperature
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4-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts
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GLAZE:
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1/4 cup sugar
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1 tablespoon orange juice
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions
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1.
In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar; beat in egg yolks and lemon zest. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream. Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts. In another bowl, beat egg white until soft peaks form; fold into the batter.
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2.
Pour into a greased 6-cup fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
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3.
In a small saucepan, combine sugar and juices. Bring to a boil. Brush over warm cake. Cool completely.
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