Walnut Cake with Cinnamon Ganache (Soft & Easy!)

Easy walnut cake with cinnamon ganache, a soft and fluffy walnut cake recipe with whipped egg whites and no mixer needed. This homemade walnut cake is topped with a creamy cinnamon ganache, perfect for tea time and dessert lovers. INGREDIENTS (Cake): 120 g butter 1 cup sugar 4 egg yolks 1/2 cup milk 2 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp vanilla extract 4 egg whites 1 tbsp lemon juice A pinch of salt 1 tbsp sugar (for the egg whites) 1 cup crushed walnuts INGREDIENTS (Cinnamon Ganache): 1 cup milk 1 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp cornstarch 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp butter INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Beat the butter and sugar until smooth. 2. Add the egg yolks in two stages and mix well. 3. Add the milk and mix. 4. Sift the flour, baking powder, and vanilla into the mixture, then mix until smooth. 5. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with lemon juice, salt, and sugar until firm. 6. Fold the egg whites into the batter in two stages. 7. Add the crushed walnuts and stir. 8. Grease your baking dish, pour in the batter, and bake at 160°C (320°F) for 1 hour. 9. For the ganache, heat the milk, sugar, and cornstarch on low heat, stirring constantly until thick. 10. Add the cinnamon and butter, mix well, and spread or pipe over the cooled cake. #walnutcake #cinnamonganache #easycake #baking