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, 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; 1 1/2 c. black walnuts; 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar; chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

1/2 c. butter, 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
1 1/2 c. black walnuts
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
chopped walnuts

1
Cream butter and shortening.
2
Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy and sugar is dissolved.
3
Add egg yolks, beating well.
4
Combine buttermilk and soda; stir until soda dissolves.
5
Add flour to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with flour.
6
Stir in vanilla.
7
Add 1 1/2 cups walnuts.
8
Beat egg whites at room temperature with cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
9
Fold egg whites into batter.
10
Pour batter into three greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans.
11
Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
12
Cool in pans for 10 minutes.
13
Let cool completely.
14
Spread frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake.
15
Decorate cake with additional walnuts.

2320

kcal

Calories

145

Fat

226

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. butter, 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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