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Black Walnut Cake II

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"This recipe makes good use of the bold flavor of black walnuts, which are native to central and eastern United States."
Black Walnut Cake II Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 7 times with an average star rating of 4.9
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Original recipe yield 2 - 9 inch round pans

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 2/3 cups white sugar
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 1/8 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon black walnut extract
  • 1 cup chopped black walnuts

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch round cake pans. Sift flour, salt and baking powder together and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and beat in well. Add flour mixture alternately with milk and mix well. Add vanilla and walnut extract. Fold in nuts.
  3. Pour batter into 2 - 9 inch pans. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.86 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2003 by NARIS 
I been looking for Walnut cake recipe with light, soft and not to buttery test and I try this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.86 star rating.
Reviewed on May 24, 2003 by ROSARENEE 
Very good cake. Don't over-bake it to keep it moist. If you love black walnuts, you'll love... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.86 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2004 by jean 
I love to bake, and this was a fun recipe to make! I made cupcakes, because I wanted to give... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.86 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2009 by Black Walnut Cake 
A cake that will have your guests asking for more. Everyone loved this recipe but it was a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.86 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2007 by Dee D. 
Very rich cake. I used maple syrup in place of the walnut extract. I haven't had black... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.86 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2009 by ilovethegoofster 
I made this cake for a co-worker that requested it. It is literally the BEST cake I have ever... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Black Walnut Cake II

Servings Per Recipe: 24

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 225

  • Total Fat: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 38mg
  • Sodium: 191mg
  • Total Carbs: 26.2g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.6g
  • Protein: 3.9g

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