Walnut cake in square pieces, similar to a brownie

Walnut cake in square pieces, similar to a brownie

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A Brazilian walnut cake, baked in a sheet pan and cut into squares like a brownie, to be served cold with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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There are various methods of preparation, but here is a simple and delicious version:

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time30 min
  • Resting30 min
  • Total1 hr 15 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfour
  • Estimated cost$5.81 $0.21 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 14, 2026.
  • Vegetarian

Ingredients

28 people
  • $0.69
  • $1.60
  • $0.24
  • $0.51
  • $0.13
  • $2.64

Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 6 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C. In a mixing bowl, cream together the margarine, eggs, sugar, and flour.
  2. Using a wooden spoon, mix the yeast and walnuts, then incorporate them into the dough. ≈ 4 min
  3. Pour une moyenne-sized baking dish, grease and flour it, then bake for about 30 minutes. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
  4. Let it cool, cut into about 30 squares, and serve cold with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The squares can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.

The bill

Walnut cake in square pieces, similar to a brownie

  • 200 g of margarine$0.69
  • 4 eggs$1.60
  • 300 g of sugar$0.24
  • 320 g of flour$0.51
  • 1 tablespoon of baking powder$0.13
  • 120 g of chopped walnuts$2.64

Total$5.81

that's $0.21 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 200 g of margarine
  • 4 eggs
  • 300 g of sugar
  • 320 g of flour
  • 1 tablespoon of baking powder
  • 120 g of chopped walnuts
  • Vanilla ice cream, ready to serve

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