Name: Almond Walnut Cake with Apricot Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 eggs; Pinch of salt; 8g vanilla sugar; 90g sugar; 90g melted butter; 100ml milk; 150g flour; 150g almonds and walnuts, ground; 8g baking powder; 2 tbsp apricot jam; Powdered sugar (for dusting); Walnuts (for garnish)

Directions

1. Step

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, vanilla sugar, and a pinch of salt until well combined. Add the melted butter and mix well. Pour in the milk and continue mixing until smooth.

2. Step

Using a blender or food processor, grind the almonds and walnuts into a fine mixture. In a separate bowl, combine the flour and baking powder, then mix well. Sift the wet egg mixture through a sieve into the dry ingredients. Add the ground almonds and walnuts, then mix until fully incorporated. Stir in the apricot jam and mix well to create a smooth batter.

3. Step

Pour the cake batter into a greased baking pan. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of the flour mixture over the batter lightly. Place whole walnuts on top for garnish. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for about 15 minutes, or until golden and firm.