Martin Guitar-Inspired Walnut and Honey Walnut Cake

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A moist, honey-sweetened walnut cake inspired by the rich heritage of Martin guitars, combining toasted walnuts with a delicate crumb. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves 8 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
  2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter with 3/4 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add 2 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1/4 cup honey and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until combined.
  5. Step 5: Alternately add the flour mixture and 1/2 cup milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour. Fold in 1 cup toasted chopped walnuts.
  6. Step 6: Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the cake is golden.
  7. Step 7: Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

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