To prepare a delicious walnut and raisin cake, start by preparing the necessary ingredients. You will need egg whites and lemon juice, which will be beaten until they form a stiff foam. This is the moment when air is incorporated into the egg whites, giving the cake a fluffy texture. Gradually add the sugar, mixing continuously, to achieve a glossy and firm foam. Once the sugar is completely incorporated, add the yogurt (sana), vanilla essence, and honey. These ingredients not only enrich the flavor but also add moisture to the dough. Finally, add the oil or melted butter, mixing gently to avoid losing the incorporated air.
In another bowl, sift the flour together with the baking powder. This step is essential to avoid lumps and ensure an even distribution of the leavening agent. Once the flour has been sifted, add the ground walnuts and drained raisins. The walnuts bring a rich taste and a crunchy texture, while the raisins add a touch of sweetness that will blend perfectly with the other flavors.
Together with the egg white mixture, incorporate the flour, walnut, and raisin mixture. Use a spatula and mix gently, with up-and-down motions, to keep the air in the egg whites. This is crucial for achieving a fluffy cake. Once the ingredients are well combined, pour the mixture into a loaf pan lined with parchment paper. Make sure the pan is well prepared so that the cake does not stick.
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Place the pan in the oven and let it bake for about 40 minutes. It is important not to open the oven door in the first 20 minutes, as temperature fluctuations can affect the baking process. Check if the cake is baked by using a toothpick: insert a toothpick into the center of the cake, and if it comes out clean, then the cake is ready. Once baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool on a rack.
After it has completely cooled, carefully slice the cake. This is an excellent choice for a savory dessert or for a snack between meals. Enjoy each slice, savoring the combined flavors and the fluffy texture of this walnut and raisin cake, perfect for any occasion!
In another bowl, sift the flour together with the baking powder. This step is essential to avoid lumps and ensure an even distribution of the leavening agent. Once the flour has been sifted, add the ground walnuts and drained raisins. The walnuts bring a rich taste and a crunchy texture, while the raisins add a touch of sweetness that will blend perfectly with the other flavors.
Together with the egg white mixture, incorporate the flour, walnut, and raisin mixture. Use a spatula and mix gently, with up-and-down motions, to keep the air in the egg whites. This is crucial for achieving a fluffy cake. Once the ingredients are well combined, pour the mixture into a loaf pan lined with parchment paper. Make sure the pan is well prepared so that the cake does not stick.
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Place the pan in the oven and let it bake for about 40 minutes. It is important not to open the oven door in the first 20 minutes, as temperature fluctuations can affect the baking process. Check if the cake is baked by using a toothpick: insert a toothpick into the center of the cake, and if it comes out clean, then the cake is ready. Once baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool on a rack.
After it has completely cooled, carefully slice the cake. This is an excellent choice for a savory dessert or for a snack between meals. Enjoy each slice, savoring the combined flavors and the fluffy texture of this walnut and raisin cake, perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
-3 egg whites -200 g powdered sugar -juice from 1 lemon -50 ml oil or melted and cooled butter -1 tablespoon honey -100 g yogurt or buttermilk -200 g flour -1 packet baking powder -vanilla essence -grated lemon peel -50 g roasted and coarsely chopped walnuts -50 g raisins soaked in rum