How to Make Black Walnut Cake I - A Step-by-Step Guide

Black Walnut Cake is a delicious and moist dessert that's perfect for any occasion. With its rich and nutty flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit with family and friends. This recipe for Black Walnut Cake I is easy to follow and will result in a mouthwatering dessert that you'll be proud to serve.

One of the standout ingredients in this recipe is black walnuts. These nuts have a bold and distinctive flavor that adds depth to the cake. They also provide a satisfying crunch that contras...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • ½ cup shortening
  • 1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 5 eggs
  • 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped black walnuts
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup chopped black walnuts

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 14
  • Yield: 1 tube cake

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream 1 cup butter, shortening, brown sugar, and white sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt, and add alternately with milk to the creamed mixture. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 cup black walnuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 80 to 90 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream together cream cheese and 1/4 cup butter. Add confectioners' sugar, beat well. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Frost cooled cake, and sprinkle with 1/2 cup nuts.
  • Nutrition

    794 cal.

    • Total Fat: 40g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 129mg
    • Sodium: 322mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 104g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 81g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 99mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 206mg