Mix all the ingredients in section (A) together in a mixing bowl until smoothly combined.
Cover pan with wax paper then pour in the batter.
Bake in the oven on medium heat (200C) for about an hour, or until fully cooked. to test, try inserting a toothpick- if it comes out clean with no wet batter, it is cooked.
Allow cake to rest outside oven for 30 minutes.
Make a simple syrup using section (B) water and sugar. combine in pot and let boil for 5 minutes.
Put in walnuts to candy them, let them soak in simple syrup for 10 minutes.
(optional) coat your cake in the simple syrup for additional sweetness. decorate with the candied walnuts.
(optional) melt chocolate and spread over the cooled cake, then decorate with the candied walnuts.
Allow cake to chill in fridge for at least 1 hour before cutting up and serving.
