Walnut Cake with Black Sugar Mascavo

Sift together 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, yeast, and black sugar

In a bowl, beat the egg lightly, add milk, and stir in 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened

To make the granules, melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat

Remove from heat and stir in black sugar mascavo, chopped walnuts or hazelnuts, cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Set aside

Combine the egg mixture with the dry ingredients and mix well

Place half of the dough in an English muffin tin (22.5 x 10 x 7 cm)

Dust with half of the granules

Cover with the remaining dough and dust with the rest of the granules

Bake in a moderate temperature oven (170°C) for about 30 minutes

Wrap in aluminum foil or let cool in the muffin tin.