Walnut Cake Recipe Gilgit Style

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup raisins
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9-inch cake pan.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• In a separate large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
• Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Stir in the vanilla extract.
• Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
• Fold in the chopped walnuts and raisins.
• Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth out the top.
• Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
• Allow the cake to cool completely before removing it from the pan.
• Dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar before serving.