Best Armenian Nutmeg Cake Recipes

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ARMENIAN NUTMEG CAKE



Armenian Nutmeg Cake image

Armenia is famous for its sweet and spicy nutmeg cake. It has a crunchy base and light cake topping, and tastes delicious. This recipe was given to me 16 years ago by the mother of one of my son's kindergarten friends. Tried and true!

Provided by Daydream

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed (I use dark brown)
2 cups plain flour, sifted
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup cold butter, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup milk (or you can substitute sour cream)
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup walnuts or 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
ground cinnamon (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease a 9 inch square pan, and line with baking paper if desired.
  • Combine flour, baking powder and salt, then rub in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
  • You can do this with the tips of your fingers or in your food processor.
  • Then add sugar, and combine.
  • Press half this mixture evenly over the base of the prepared cake pan, and reserve other half.
  • Dissolve baking soda in milk (or sour cream), add beaten egg and nutmeg, then add to reserved mixture.
  • Combine well.
  • Pour into pan and sprinkle nuts, and some cinnamon if desired, over top.
  • Bake in oven for 45 minutes to 60 minutes (start testing for doneness with a skewer after about 45 minutes).
  • Allow to stand for 10 minutes before turning onto a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 38.7, Sodium 242.3, Carbohydrate 53.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 35.8, Protein 4.2

ARMENIAN NUTMEG CAKE - HONIGKUCHEN MARLENKA



Armenian Nutmeg Cake - Honigkuchen Marlenka image

Found in an online search for "Honigkuchen Marlenka" and posted b/c it sounds like it would be very good and something very different to make for tea or dessert. Might have to leave the walnuts off since the kids don't care for them. Heck NO! They can pick 'em off! *lol*

Provided by Impera_Magna

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
1 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine sugar, sifted flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Rub in butter until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
  • Press half the mixture into a well greased 8x8" square pan.
  • Dissolve baking soda in milk, add egg and nutmeg and pour over remaining sugar and flour mixture.
  • Mix well, then spoon into pan on top of pressed in mixture.
  • Sprinkle walnuts over.
  • Bake in preheated oven at 350F for 1 hour.
  • Allow to stand 15 minutes before turning out on to a wire rack to cool.

ARMENIAN NUTMEG CAKE



Armenian Nutmeg Cake image

I am not sure this is really an Armenian recipe. It was given to my mum by her Armenian friend so we always called it Armenian Nutmeg Cake. It's really quick and easy to prepare. Travels well so good for a picnic.

Provided by Coasty

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups brown sugar
2 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
125 g butter
1 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C or 160C convection.
  • Combine sugar,and sifted flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Rub in butter until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
  • Press half the mixture into a well greased 20cm square pan.
  • Dissolve baking soda in milk, add egg and nutmeg and pour over remaining sugar and flour mixture.
  • Mix well, then spoon into pan on top of pressed in mixture.
  • Sprinkle walnuts over.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour.
  • Allow to stand 15 minutes before turning out on to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.1, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 51.3, Sodium 539.4, Carbohydrate 66.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 42.7, Protein 4.7

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