Hedy'S (Chocolate) Black Walnut Cake Recipe

Name: Hedy'S (Chocolate) Black Walnut Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chopped black walnuts or 1 1/2 cups english walnuts, toasted; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar; 1 1/2 cups butter, melted; 1 cup packed dark brown sugar; 5 eggs; 2 tablespoons rum or 2 tablespoons milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder or 3/4 cup carob powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup milk; Rum or Milk Glaze; 1 1/3 cups sifted powdered sugar (optional); 2 tablespoons butter, melted (optional); 1 tablespoon rum or 1 tablespoon milk (optional); 1 tablespoon whipping cream or 1 tablespoon milk (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups chopped black walnuts or 1 1/2 cups english walnuts, toasted
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups butter, melted
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
5 eggs
2 tablespoons rum or 2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder or 3/4 cup carob powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
Rum or Milk Glaze
1 1/3 cups sifted powdered sugar (optional)
2 tablespoons butter, melted (optional)
1 tablespoon rum or 1 tablespoon milk (optional)
1 tablespoon whipping cream or 1 tablespoon milk (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 325.
2
Grease and flour a 10-inch square pan or a 10-inch fluted tube pan; set aside.
3
In a small bowl stir together the nuts and 2 T flour, set aside.
4
In a very large bowl stir granulated sugar, butter, and brown sugar until combined.
5
Using a wooden spoon, beat in eggs one at a time.
6
Stir in the 2 T rum or milk and vanilla.
7
In a medium bowl stir together the flour, the chocolate or carob powder, baking powder, and salt.
8
Stir flour mixture into egg mixture with a wooden spoon.
9
Gradually stir in milk.
10
Fold in the nut mixture.
11
Pour batter into the prepared pan.
12
Bake for 65 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
13
Let cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
14
Remove from pan.
15
Let stand for 1 hour.
16
Drizzle with Glaze, if desired.
17
Cool completely.
18
To make Glaze: In a small bowl combine 1 1/3 C sifted powdered sugar; 2 T butter, melted; and 1 T rum or milk.
19
Next, stir in 1 T whipping cream or milk.
20
If necessary, add additional milk or cream, 1 t at a time, until it reaches drizzling consistency.

2243

kcal

Calories

122

Fat

270

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups chopped black walnuts or 1 1/2 cups english walnuts, toasted, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar, 1 1/2 cups butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Hedy'S (Chocolate) 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.

Hedy'S (Chocolate) Black Walnut Cake

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