Nuts Fusion Cake

A Nuts Fusion Cake is a delightful dessert that combines a variety of nuts with a rich, moist cake base, creating a deliciously crunchy and flavorful treat. Here’s a recipe to make this exquisite cake at home:

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup chopped almonds
• 1/2 cup chopped pistachios

For the Nut Topping:

• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup chopped almonds
• 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Glaze (Optional):

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. Prepare the Cake Batter:
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
   • In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
   • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
   • Mix in the vanilla extract.
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
   • Fold in the chopped nuts.
3. Prepare the Nut Topping:
   • In a small bowl, combine the chopped nuts, brown sugar, melted butter, and ground cinnamon.
4. Assemble the Cake:
   • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.
   • Sprinkle the nut topping evenly over the batter.
5. Bake the Cake:
   • Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
   • Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and let it cool completely on the wire rack.
6. Prepare the Glaze (Optional):
   • In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
   • Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
7. Serve:
   • Slice the cake and serve. Enjoy the crunchy and flavorful fusion of nuts with the moist cake.

Tips:

• Toast the nuts lightly before adding them to the cake for extra flavor.
• You can mix and match different types of nuts based on your preference.
• For a richer flavor, you can substitute half of the granulated sugar with brown sugar in the cake batter.

This Nuts Fusion Cake is perfect for nut lovers and makes for a delicious dessert that’s both crunchy and moist. Enjoy!