German Nut Cake Recipe

Name: German Nut Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb margarine; 4 eggs; 2 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups flour; 10 ounces maraschino cherries (drained, either cut in half or left whole); 2 cups walnuts (whole half pieces); Note (This is an important step to this cake); 3 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (set aside for pan dusting)

Servings: persons

1/2 lb margarine
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups flour
10 ounces maraschino cherries (drained, either cut in half or left whole)
2 cups walnuts (whole half pieces)
Note (This is an important step to this cake)
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (set aside for pan dusting)

1
Cream together the two cups of sugar, vanilla, margarine, and eggs.
2
Add the sour cream and blend well.
3
Add the dry ingredients (except the set aside ingredients).
4
Blend together well.
5
Prepare a bundt pan by coating it well with shortening and dusting the pan with the 3 tbs sugar and the 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon.
6
Pour the cake batter into the pan and poke the walnuts and cherries evenly as possible down into the cake batter to distribute these two ingredients evenly.
7
Or you can take your chances by adding them to the batter before pouring the batter into the bundt pan.
8
Bake in a hot oven at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
9
Enjoy!

1297

kcal

Calories

Fat

170

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 lb margarine, 4 eggs, 2 cups sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and more.

Yes, German 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.

German Nut Cake

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