Cinnamon Walnut Cake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 cups of sugar.
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3 large eggs.
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1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts.
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2 1/3 cups of all-purpose flour.
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1/2 teaspoon of baking soda.
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1 teaspoon kosher salt.
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1 cup of softened unsalted butter.
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1 tablespoon whiskey (optional).
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2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon.
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3 tablespoons of light brown sugar.
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1 (8 oz.) container of sour cream.
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract (pure).
# Instructions:
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Stir together cinnamon, nuts, and brown sugar until they’re evenly mixed.
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Set the oven to 300°F and coat a 9-inch Bundt pan with nonstick spray.
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In a bowl, combine salt, baking soda, and flour using a whisk.
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On medium speed, whip butter and sugar in a mixer until it becomes airy and pale.
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Add eggs one by one while beating, then mix in sour cream, vanilla, and the whiskey if using.
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Slowly incorporate the dry mix into the wet mixture until it all comes together.
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Pour 1/3 of the batter into the pan, sprinkle half the walnut mix, then layer with another 1/3 batter, the rest of the nuts, and the final batter layer.
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Cook for 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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Let cool for around 15-20 minutes, then take it out of the pan. Dust it with powdered sugar for a topping.
# Notes:
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Whiskey is optional and can be skipped.
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Pecans can be swapped in for walnuts.
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Letting it cool properly helps it release cleanly from the pan.