Walnut-Cocoa Cake Recipe

Name: Walnut-Cocoa Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1/2 c. shortening; 3/4 c. sugar; 2 eggs; 1/2 c. honey; 2 1/2 tsp. grated orange peel; cocoa; 2 c. sifted cake flour; 1 tsp. soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. each: cinnamon and nutmeg; 2/3 c. buttermilk; 1 1/4 c. finely chopped California walnuts; 1/2 c. butter, melted; 1 lb. confectioners sugar; 1/4 c. light cream; 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1/2 c. shortening
3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. honey
2 1/2 tsp. grated orange peel
cocoa
2 c. sifted cake flour
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. each: cinnamon and nutmeg
2/3 c. buttermilk
1 1/4 c. finely chopped California walnuts
1/2 c. butter, melted
1 lb. confectioners sugar
1/4 c. light cream
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

1
Combine shortening and sugar.
2
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3
Add honey and 2 teaspoons orange peel, beating until light and creamy.
4
Sift 1/3 cup cocoa and next 5 dry ingredients together.
5
Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Stir in 3/4 cup walnuts.
6
Pour into two greased and floured 9-inch layer pans.
7
Bake at 350u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes or until cake tests done.
8
Let stand for 5 minutes.
9
Turn onto wire racks to cool. Combine 1/4 cup cocoa and butter in mixer bowl.
10
Add confectioners sugar and cream, beating until smooth.
11
Stir in vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon orange peel, mixing well.
12
Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake.
13
Pat remaining 1/2 cup walnuts around sides.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. shortening, 3/4 c. sugar, 2 eggs, 1/2 c. honey, and more.

Yes, Walnut-Cocoa 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.

Walnut-Cocoa Cake

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