Black Walnut Spice Cake Recipe

Name: Black Walnut Spice Cake Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter (room temperature); 1 1/2 c. sugar; 2 c. unbleached white flour; 1 tsp baking pwdr, preferably Rumford's; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1/2 tsp grnd cloves; 1/2 tsp grnd nutmeg; 1/2 tsp salt; 3/4 c. water; 1 c. black walnuts; 4 x egg whites (room temperature)

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Butter and lightly flour two 8 inch round cake pans.
3
Cream butter, then gradually add in sugar and mix well.
4
Sift together flour, baking pwdr, spices and salt.
5
Add in flour mix and water to creamed mix; beat together well.
6
Chop black walnuts and fold into cake batter.
7
Beat egg whites till stiff.
8
Fold into batter.
9
Pour equal amounts of batter into cake pans.
10
Bake 35-40 min.
11
Cold on rack and unmold.
12
To frost: Use your favorite cream cheese icing recipe.
13
Ice top of one cake lightly; place second layer on top and ice entire cake.

1537

kcal

Calories

Fat

191

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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. (1 stick) unsalted butter (room temperature), 1 1/2 c. sugar, 2 c. unbleached white flour, 1 tsp baking pwdr, preferably Rumford's, and more.

Yes, Black Walnut Spice Cake Recipe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!