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Traditional Polish Mazurek Orzechowy

A rich walnut cake with a shortcrust pastry base and a dense, nutty filling, typical of Polish cuisine.

45 minutes8 servings
Traditional Polish Mazurek Orzechowy
Photo: Ministerstwo Rolnictwa i Rozwoju Wsi · CC BY 3.0 pl

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Roll out shortcrust pastry and line a baking dish, prick the bottom with a fork.
  3. In a bowl, mix chopped walnuts, raisins, honey, melted butter, and cinnamon.
  4. Spread the mixture evenly over the pastry base.
  5. Brush the top with beaten egg and dust with powdered sugar.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and firm.
  7. Let cool completely before slicing and serving.

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