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.

Provided by MITCHEL

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Walnut Dessert Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup butter
½ cup shortening
1 ⅔ cups white sugar
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
3 eggs
1 ⅛ cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon black walnut extract
1 cup chopped black walnuts

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 34.3 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 178.6 mg, Sugar 14.6 g

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