Black Walnut Cake Recipe

Name: Black Walnut Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened; 1/2 c. shortening; 2 c. sugar; 5 eggs, separated; 1 c. buttermilk; 1 tsp. baking soda; 2 c. all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 1 c. chopped black walnuts; 1 (3 oz.) can flaked coconut; 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar; Cream Cheese Frosting; chopped black walnuts

Servings: persons

1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened
1/2 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
5 eggs, separated
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. chopped black walnuts
1 (3 oz.) can flaked coconut
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
Cream Cheese Frosting
chopped black walnuts

1
Cream the butter and shortening.
2
Gradually add sugar, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3
Combine buttermilk and soda. Stir until soda dissolves. Add flour to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with flour.
4
Mix after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Add 1 cup walnuts and coconut, stirring well.
5
Beat egg whites (at room temperature) and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
6
Fold into batter.
7
Pour batter into 3 greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans.
8
Bake at 350u00b0 for 22 to 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes. Remove from pans.
9
Let cool completely on wire racks. Spread Cream Cheese Frosting between layers and on top and
10
sides of cake.
11
Press additional walnuts onto sides of cake.

2123

kcal

Calories

126

Fat

222

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened, 1/2 c. shortening, 2 c. sugar, 5 eggs, separated, and more.

Yes, Black Walnut Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Black Walnut Cake

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