Gâteau aux Noix (French Walnut Cake)

A moist, intensely nutty French walnut cake with a delicate crust and a soft, tender crumb. Perfect for breakfast, tea time, or as a birthday treat. Decorated simply with whole walnut halves, this cake is rich, aromatic, and easy to love.

MediumFrenchServes 8

Printable version with shopping checklist

Source Video
38m
Prep
30m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 18m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$10.75
Per serving:$1.34

Critical Success Points

  • • Cracking and shelling the walnuts without leaving shell fragments.
  • • Grinding walnuts and sugar without over-processing into a paste.
  • • Incorporating egg whites smoothly (not whipping).
  • • Melted butter should not be too hot when added.
  • • Properly greasing and flouring the cake pan.
  • • Baking just until done—do not overbake.

Safety Warnings

  • • Take care when cracking walnuts to avoid injury.
  • • Ensure no shell fragments remain in the nuts.
  • • Handle hot melted butter and cake pan with care.
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