Created by KittenCal on February 8, 2014
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2: Grease a large springform pan (do not use a Bundt or tube pan!).
Step 3: In a bowl cream the butter with 2 cups of sugar for about 6 minutes (until no sugar granules remain in the creamed mixture). Add in the flour and beat until combined (mixture will be thick and coarse). Add in eggs (one at a time) mixing well after each addition.
Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk the warmed half and half with the baking powder, then add into the creamed mixture; mix until combine.
Step 5: In another small bowl, dissolve/whisk the lemon juice with the baking soda: mix well until combined.
Step 6: Add the lemon juice/baking soda mix to the batter; mix until combined.
Step 7: Pour the batter into prepare greased springform pan.
Step 8: Combine the 1/3 cup sugar with the chopped nuts. Sprinkle on top of cake.
Step 9: Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until golden brown, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean (I found that 45 minutes in a 325 degree air-convection oven exactly was the perfect baking time for the cake ).
Step 10: Cool the cake completely in the pan before removing.
Step 11: Delicious!