Walnut Spice Cake Recipe

Name: Walnut Spice Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup shortening; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 egg,; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2/3 cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking cocoa; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Dash ground nutmeg; 1/4 cup 2% milk; 1 teaspoon white vinegar; 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup 2% milk; 1/3 cup butter, softened; 3 tablespoons shortening; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg,
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash ground nutmeg
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/3 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt

1
In a small bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolk; beat well. Stir in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg. Combine milk and vinegar. Add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Fold in walnuts.
2
In a small bowl with clean beaters, beat egg white on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually fold into batter. Transfer to two 6-in. baking pans coated with cooking spray and dusted with flour. Bake at 350u00b0 for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
3
For frosting, in a small saucepan, combine flour and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Cover; cool to room temperature.
4
In a small bowl, cream butter and shortening. Gradually beat in sugar. Gradually add cooled milk mixture and beat for 4 minutes or until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and salt; beat well. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake.

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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: 1/4 cup shortening, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 egg,, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Walnut Spice 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 Spice Cake

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