Black Walnut Wahoo Cake Recipe

Name: Black Walnut Wahoo Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake; 1 1/3 c. ground black walnuts; 2 c. flour; 1 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp salt; 1 1/2 c sugar; 1/2 c shortening; 1 tsp vanilla; 2 unbeaten eggs; 1 c. buttermilk; 1/3 c. hot coffee; Frosting; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 ounces (1/2 stick) butter, softened; 3/4 pound (about 3 cups) confectioners' sugar, sifted; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 2 to 3 tablespoons milk; 1/2 cup coarsely toasted black walnut pieces

Servings: persons

Cake
1 1/3 c. ground black walnuts
2 c. flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 c sugar
1/2 c shortening
1 tsp vanilla
2 unbeaten eggs
1 c. buttermilk
1/3 c. hot coffee
Frosting
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 ounces (1/2 stick) butter, softened
3/4 pound (about 3 cups) confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup coarsely toasted black walnut pieces

1
Preheat the oven to 375u00b0F. Grease and flour two 9-inch-round layer cake pans.
2
In a large bowl sift flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda and set aside.
3
Blend sugar gradually to 1/2 cup shortening and cream well.
4
Blend in vanilla and unbeaten egg and mix well.
5
Add buttemilk alternately with dry ingredients, blending well after each addition.
6
Blend in hot coffee
7
Stir in ground black walnuts, reserving 2 Tbs. for topping.
8
Pour the batter into greased and lightly floured pans and bake until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, about 25-30 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool 10 minutes, then onto wire racks.
9
Cool the cake completely then assemble and ice with Walnut Cream Cheese Icing, topping with ground black walnuts.
10
Icing
11
In a large mixing bowl, with an electric mixer, cream the cheese and butter. Add the sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing after each addition. Add the vanilla and milk and mix well. Fold in the walnut pieces.

2573

kcal

Calories

149

Fat

287

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake, 1 1/3 c. ground black walnuts, 2 c. flour, 1 tsp baking soda, and more.

Yes, Black Walnut Wahoo 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 Wahoo Cake

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