Description
Explore the delightful world of Romanian desserts, featuring traditional recipes that capture the essence of Romania’s rich culinary heritage.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g flour
- 300g sugar
- 250g butter, softened
- 5 eggs
- 200ml milk
- 1 packet of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 200g walnuts, chopped
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the milk and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder, then gradually add it to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar and slicing into squares.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute walnuts with other nuts like almonds or hazelnuts.
- For added flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of lemon zest to the batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 60
Keywords: Romanian desserts, traditional Romanian recipes, Romanian sweets, baking, Eastern European desserts