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Walnut Caramel Cream Cake

This rich, nutty cake with layers of fluffy sponge and smooth caramel cream is a must-try for walnut lovers. It's simple to make and perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients
    For the Sponge Cake:
  • 200 grams walnuts (toasted and chopped)
  • 4 eggs
  • Sugar (exact quantity not specified, typically ~120–150 g based on cake proportions)
  • 140 grams flour
  • 7 grams baking powder
  • 30 milliliters vegetable oil
  • 30 milliliters boiling water
    • For the Cream:
  • 340 grams cream cheese
  • 160 grams sour cream (thicker consistency)
  • 330 grams caramel (store-bought or homemade)
  • 100 grams walnuts (chopped)
    • For Decoration:
  • 1 tablespoon caramel
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream
  • Remaining cake top (crumbled)
  • Extra walnuts and melted chocolate
Instructions
  1. Prepare the Walnuts:
    1. Toast 200 g of walnuts in the oven at 200°C (392°F) for about 10 minutes or toast them in a pan.
    2. Be careful not to burn them. Let cool, then chop roughly.
  2. Make the Sponge Cake:
    1. In a large bowl, crack 4 eggs, add sugar, and mix for 10 minutes until light and fluffy.
    2. Add 140 g flour and 7 g baking powder. Gently incorporate with upward folding movements.
    3. In a separate bowl, mix 30 ml oil and 30 ml boiling water, then add 1 tbsp of the egg mixture and mix.
    4. Pour the oil mixture into the main batter and gently fold.
    5. Add 100 g chopped walnuts, mix, and pour into a 20 cm baking pan.
    6. Bake at 180°C (356°F) for about 50 minutes, or until it passes the toothpick test.
    7. Let it cool completely.
  3. Prepare the Cream:
    1. In a bowl, combine 340 g cream cheese and 160 g sour cream, mix with a spatula until smooth.
    2. Add 330 g caramel and mix well.
    3. Add 100 g walnuts, mix, and set aside.
  4. Assemble the Cake:
    1. Trim the top of the sponge cake (keep the trimmed piece for later).
    2. Slice the cake into 3 layers.
    3. In the baking mold or cake ring, layer: sponge – cream – sponge – cream – sponge – cream.
  5. Decorate the Cake:
    1. Mix 1 tbsp caramel with 1 tbsp sour cream to make a topping glaze.
    2. Crumble the trimmed cake top and press it onto the sides using a spatula or spoon.
    3. Decorate the top with walnuts and melted chocolate.
Read it online: https://yummy.expert/recipe/walnut-caramel-cream-cake/