Honey and Walnut Sweet Delight

Ingredients

• 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (120ml) milk 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
• 1/4 cup (60ml) honey 1/4 cup (60ml) honey
• 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil
• 2 eggs 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup (60g) chopped walnuts 1/2 cup (60g) chopped walnuts
• Honey glaze: Honey glaze:
• 1/4 cup (60ml) honey 1/4 cup (60ml) honey
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 280 kcal / 1172 KJ
• Fat: 12g (Saturated Fat: 1.5g)
• Carbohydrates: 39g (Sugars: 20g)
• Protein: 5g
• Fiber: 2g
• Salt: 0.1g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking dish.
2. 2.
   In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon.
3. 3.
   In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, honey, vegetable oil, and eggs until well combined.
4. 4.
   Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. 5.
   Fold in the chopped walnuts.
6. 6.
   Pour the batter into the greased baking dish and smooth the top.
7. 7.
   Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. 8.
   While the dessert is baking, prepare the honey glaze by combining the honey and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Heat over low heat until the mixture is warm and well combined.
9. 9.
   Once the dessert is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
10. 10.
    Drizzle the honey glaze over the top of the dessert.
11. 11.
    Allow the dessert to cool completely before serving.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Walnuts — Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes until fragrant. This will enhance their flavor and add a nice crunch to the dessert.

Tips & Tricks

• For a more pronounced cinnamon flavor, you can increase the amount of cinnamon to 1 teaspoon.
• Serve the dessert warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.
• If you prefer a lighter version, you can substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
• Feel free to add a sprinkle of powdered sugar on top for an elegant finishing touch.
• This dessert can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

Serving advice

Serve the Dolce con miele e noci as a standalone dessert or with a dollop of whipped cream on the side. It pairs well with a cup of freshly brewed coffee or a glass of sweet dessert wine.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, drizzle some additional honey on the serving plate before placing the dessert. Garnish with a few whole walnuts and a dusting of cinnamon for an elegant touch.