Cakes & Bread
Gülüt Keki, Turkish Spiced Honey Cake Topped with Walnuts
Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Servings
10
Level
Medium
Gülüt Keki is a soft, fragrant Turkish spiced cake infused with cinnamon and cloves, with a touch of honey that makes it irresistible. It has a dense yet moist texture thanks to the combination of butter and milk, making it the perfect companion for afternoon tea or black coffee. A topping of walnuts adds a delightful crunch to every bite.
🧂 Ingredients
🍽️ Servings: 10
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- 300 grams All-purpose flour (medium-protein)
- 150 grams Unsalted butter, melted
- 150 grams Granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp Honey
- 3 Eggs
- 150 ml Full-cream milk
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 1/2 tsp Baking soda
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Ground cloves
- 50 grams Chopped walnuts
- 30 grams Whole walnuts, for topping
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Vanilla powder
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👩🍳 Instructions
- 1 Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 20 cm (8-inch) round baking pan with butter and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- 2 In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar with a mixer on medium speed until fluffy and pale in color, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3 Pour the melted butter and honey into the egg mixture, then stir with a spatula until fully combined.
- 4 In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, salt, and vanilla powder, then mix well.
- 5 Gradually add the flour mixture to the egg mixture, alternating with the milk. Fold gently until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- 6 Add the chopped walnuts to the batter and stir briefly just until evenly distributed.
- 7 Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface with a spatula.
- 8 Sprinkle the whole walnuts on top of the batter as a garnish before baking.
- 9 Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 10 Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 11 Slice the cake once it's completely cool for neat pieces, and serve with a dusting of powdered sugar if desired.
💡 Tips
• Make sure the melted butter is at room temperature before mixing it into the egg mixture to prevent clumping.
• Don't overmix the batter once the flour is added so the cake stays soft and doesn't turn dense.
• For a richer aroma, lightly toast the walnuts before adding them to the batter.
• Store the cake in an airtight container — it actually tastes even better the next day as the spices have more time to infuse.
📊 Nutrition Facts / serving
310 kkal
Calories (kcal)
6 gramg
Protein
16 gramg
Fat
37 gramg
Carbs
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