Name: Honey Walnut Dream – the best festive cake with honey-walnut cream
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 500 g all-purpose flour; 200 g powdered sugar; 2 eggs; 200 g butter; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 350 g ground walnuts; 50 g granulated sugar; 4 tablespoons honey; 125 g butter; 300 ml milk; ½ tablespoon vanilla pudding powder or cornstarch; ½ tablespoon plain flour; 80 g granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons vanilla sugar; 250 g butter

Preparation procedure

Preparing the cream In a small bowl whisk the pudding powder, flour and a little cold milk into a smooth paste. Bring the remaining milk to a boil with the sugar and vanilla sugar. As soon as it begins to boil, pour in the pudding paste and, stirring constantly, cook into a thick custard. Cover with cling film (to prevent a skin forming) and let cool completely. Whip the butter until fluffy and gradually incorporate the cooled pudding into it.
Preparing the cake layers Mix the flour with the baking soda. In a bowl cream the butter with the sugar, add the eggs and honey. Stir in the flour mixture and work into a smooth dough. Divide into two halves. Roll out one half onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper, prick several times with a fork and bake in an oven preheated to 180 °C for about 10 minutes until golden. Let cool.
Walnut filling Melt the butter in a pan, add the sugar and honey. Once they have dissolved, stir in the ground walnuts and briefly sauté so the flavors combine. Roll out the second half of the dough and place on a baking tray. Prick with a fork, spread the walnut mixture on top and bake for 10 minutes at 180 °C. Let cool.
Assembling the cake Spread the vanilla buttercream over the first baked layer and level the surface. Cover with the second walnut layer and gently press down. Place the cake in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours so the cream can set and the flavors can meld.

Total preparation time

Preparing the cream and dough: 30 min
Baking the bases and filling: 20 min
Chilling: 120 min
Total: approx. 3 hours

Number of servings

12–16 servings (depending on slice size)

Conclusion

Honey Walnut Dream combines traditional honey dough with a layer of crunchy walnuts and a silkily smooth cream. This dessert is not only delicious but also decorative – ideal for the festive table and for guests. Prepare it in advance; it tastes even better chilled and stays moist for several days.

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