Hickory Nut Cake Recipe

Name: Hickory Nut Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup shortening; 1-1/2 cup sugar; 2-1/2 cup cake flour; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 cup water; 1/2 tsp. almond extract; 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract; 1 oz. unsweetened chocolate, grated; 1/2 cup chopped hickory nuts; 1/4 cup maraschino cherries, chopped; 4 egg whites; 1/2 cup shortening; 1/2 cup butter; margarine, softened; 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp. almond extract; 1/8 tsp. salt; 3 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 tbsp. milk; 10 hickory nut halves (optional)

Servings: persons

3/4 cup shortening
1-1/2 cup sugar
2-1/2 cup cake flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup water
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 oz. unsweetened chocolate, grated
1/2 cup chopped hickory nuts
1/4 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
4 egg whites
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter
margarine, softened
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1/8 tsp. salt
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tbsp. milk
10 hickory nut halves (optional)

1
In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar.
2
Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with water.
3
Add extracts, chocolate, nuts and cherries; mix well.
4
In a small mixing bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form; fold into batter.
5
Pour into agreased 13x9x2 baking pan.
6
Bake at 350F for 30-35 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
7
Cool.
8
Frosting: Cream shortening and butter in a mixing bowl.
9
Add extracts and salt.
10
Beat in sugar and milk.
11
Frost cake.
12
Top with nut halves if desired.

1260

kcal

Calories

Fat

220

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup shortening, 1-1/2 cup sugar, 2-1/2 cup cake flour, 2 tsp. baking powder, and more.

Yes, Hickory 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.

Hickory Nut Cake

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