Festive Nut Cake Recipe

Name: Festive Nut Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large eggs,; 1 cup butter, softened; 2 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup 2% milk; 1 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 cup slivered almonds; 1 cup each chopped cashews, pecans and walnuts; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 3 to 4 teaspoons 2% milk; Additional slivered almonds, salted cashews and pecan and walnut halves, toasted, optional

Servings: persons

2 large eggs,
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup slivered almonds
1 cup each chopped cashews, pecans and walnuts
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
3 to 4 teaspoons 2% milk
Additional slivered almonds, salted cashews and pecan and walnut halves, toasted, optional

1
Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 325u00b0. Grease and flour a 10-in. tube pan.
2
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition.
3
Add cream of tartar to egg whites; with clean beaters, beat on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter with almonds, cashews, pecans and walnuts.
4
Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
5
For glaze, in a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar and enough milk to reach desired consistency. Drizzle over cake and, if desired, sprinkle with additional nuts.

1792

kcal

Calories

Fat

216

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large eggs,, 1 cup butter, softened, 2 cups sugar, 1 teaspoon almond extract, and more.

Yes, Festive Nut 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.

Festive Nut Cake

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