Indulge in the Ultimate Black Walnut Delight

I got this recipe from an old Army mess hall sergeant who later became a chef down in Savannah, GA. This is a wonderful, different nut cake. It is equally good served warm or cold. This cake can be wrapped and frozen 3 to 5 months. Thaw, and if desired, reheat to serve.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 55 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1cupbutter, softened

  • ½cupshortening

  • 3cupssugar

  • 5eggs

  • 3cupsall-purpose flour

  • ½teaspoonbaking powder

  • 1teaspoonground cinnamon

  • 1cupmilk

  • ½teaspoonvanilla extract

  • ½cupchopped black walnuts

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.

  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, shortening, and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing just until the yellow disappears. Combine the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon; stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the milk. Stir in the vanilla and walnuts, and pour into the prepared pan.

  3. Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until a knife or toothpick inserted into the crown comes out clean. Cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before turning out of the pan onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe12
Calories592
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
30g
38%
Saturated Fat
13g
65%
Cholesterol
120mg
40%
Sodium
162mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate
76g
28%
Dietary Fiber
1g
5%
Total Sugars
51g
Protein
8g
Vitamin C
0mg
1%
Calcium
58mg
4%
Iron
2mg
11%
Potassium
126mg
3%

* 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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