Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and ground walnuts.
Form the batter: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until smooth. Fold in raisins (if using).
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool and serve: Let cool completely. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar and decorate with whole walnuts. Slice and serve.
🍽️ Serving suggestion:
Enjoy with coffee or tea.
Can be served as a holiday dessert or a sweet snack any time.
If you want, I can also give you a traditional Hungarian Püspökkenyér recipe with marzipan and layers, which is a richer, more festive version served at special occasions.
