Walnut Pound Cake Recipe

Name: Walnut Pound Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup shortening; 3 cups sugar; 5 eggs; 3 cups flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 cup milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 -2 cup black walnuts or 1 -2 cup regular walnuts, chopped; confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
3 cups sugar
5 eggs
3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 -2 cup black walnuts or 1 -2 cup regular walnuts, chopped
confectioners' sugar

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0F Grease and flour a 10-inch tube or Bundt pan and set aside.
2
Cream together the butter and shortening with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Gradually add the sugar.
3
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well between each addition.
4
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder.
5
Gradually add to the butter mixture, alternating each addition with the milk.
6
Mix until just blended.
7
Stir in the vanilla and walnuts.
8
Pour into the pan and bake for 90 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
9
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10-15 minutes. Remove from the pan and cool thoroughly on a wire rack.
10
Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

1697

kcal

Calories

Fat

227

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup shortening, 3 cups sugar, 5 eggs, and more.

Yes, Walnut Pound 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 Pound Cake

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