Black Walnut Cake II

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This recipe makes good use of the bold flavor of black walnuts, which are native to central and eastern United States.

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3
Servings:
24
Yield:
2 to 9 - inch round pans

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter

  • ½ cup shortening

  • 1 ⅔ cups white sugar

  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • 3 eggs

  • 1 ⅛ cups milk

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 teaspoon black walnut extract

  • 1 cup chopped black walnuts

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch round cake pans. Sift flour, salt and baking powder together and set aside.

  2. In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and beat in well. Add flour mixture alternately with milk and mix well. Add vanilla and walnut extract. Fold in nuts.

  3. Pour batter into 2 - 9 inch pans. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

225 Calories
12g Fat
26g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 225
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 16%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 179mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 26g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 0mg 1%
Calcium 46mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 70mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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