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Indulge in a culinary masterpiece with our Black Walnut Cake, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This decadent cake boasts a moist and tender crumb, infused with the rich, nutty essence of black walnuts. Each bite reveals a harmonious blend of chocolate and vanilla, perfectly balanced by the crunchy texture of walnut pieces. A luscious cream cheese frosting adorns the top, adding an extra layer of creamy indulgence. As you delve deeper into this article, you'll discover not just one, but a collection of delectable Black Walnut Cake recipes. From classic to contemporary, each recipe offers a unique twist on this timeless dessert. Whether you prefer a gluten-free or dairy-free version, or crave a cake with a hint of orange zest or a touch of maple syrup, we have a recipe to satisfy every palate. Embark on this culinary journey and let the Black Walnut Cake weave its magic, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

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BLACK WALNUT CAKE



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My mother's family members all were excellent cooks and known for their great hospitality. A longtime family favorite, this old-fashioned cake was always expected at holiday dinners, special occasions and potlucks.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup chopped black or English walnuts
3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole milk
FROSTING:
1-3/4 cups sugar
4 large egg whites
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a bowl, toss walnuts with 1/4 cup flour; set aside. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla; mix well., Combine the baking powder, salt and remaining flour; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in the reserved nut mixture., Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, egg whites, water and cream of tartar. With a portable mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute. Continue beating on low speed over low heat until frosting reaches 160°, about 9 minutes., Pour into the bowl of a heavy-duty stand mixer; add vanilla. Beat on high speed until frosting forms stiff peaks, about 7 minutes. Frost the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

BLACK WALNUT CAKE I



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This is a delicious cake, and may also be baked as three 8 inch layers. If you do, use black walnuts mixed with some icing to fill the layers, and ice with the plain icing. Then sprinkle top with additional chopped black walnuts.

Provided by Cali

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Walnut Dessert Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter
½ cup shortening
1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
1 ½ cups white sugar
5 eggs
3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped black walnuts
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
¼ cup butter
4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup chopped black walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream 1 cup butter, shortening, brown sugar, and white sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt, and add alternately with milk to the creamed mixture. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 cup black walnuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 80 to 90 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream together cream cheese and 1/4 cup butter. Add confectioners' sugar, beat well. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Frost cooled cake, and sprinkle with 1/2 cup nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 794.2 calories, Carbohydrate 103.6 g, Cholesterol 129 mg, Fat 39.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 321.9 mg, Sugar 80.7 g

BLACK WALNUT CAKE RECIPE



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Black Walnuts make an excellent cake that has become an old Southern favorite. Follow our easy, step-by-step, photo illustrated instructions to learn how to make it.

Provided by Steve Gordon

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup Butter (1 stick) at room temperature
½ cup Lard, or Crisco Vegetable Shortening
1 cup Light Brown Sugar, packed firm
1 cup Granulated Sugar
5 Large Eggs, at room temperature
1-1/2 cup Buttermilk
3-1/2 cups sifted Self-Rising Flour
2 teaspoon Butter Nut Flavoring, (or Vanilla)
1 ½ cups Black Walnut Pieces, finely chopped
2 - 8oz packages Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup Butter, at room temperature
1 Tablespoon Vanilla Flavoring
8 cups Confectioners' Sugar

Steps:

  • Sift your flour to have it ready. Set aside for now.
  • Chop the black walnuts if needed.
  • Place the butter in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the lard or shortening.
  • Use a mixer to cream butter and shortening together for 3 minutes.
  • Gradually add in the light brown sugar, mixing until smooth.
  • Gradually add the granulated sugar, mixing until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, mix just until combined. Scrape down bowl as needed.
  • Add flour, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour.
  • Add butter nut flavoring, mix just until combined.
  • Add the walnut pieces.
  • Fold nuts into mixture by hand until combined.
  • Grease and flour 3 - 8 inch cake pans.
  • Divide batter between the 3 pans.
  • Bake at 350F degrees for 20 - 30 minutes, or until cake tests done using a wooden toothpick.
  • Remove from oven, place pans on wire rack and let cool for 10 minutes.
  • Remove layers from pans, place layers on wire rack to cool completely.
  • Black Walnut Butter Cream Frosting Instructions:
  • Place the cream cheese, butter and flavoring in a large mixing bowl.
  • Cream the ingredients together until smooth.
  • Gradually add the confectioners' sugar. Stir slowly to avoid making a mess.
  • Spread frosting between layers of cake, on sides, and on top.
  • Enjoy!

MOTHER'S WALNUT CAKE



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Even though Mother baked this tall, beautiful cake often when I was growing up, it was a real treat every time. I like the walnuts in the cake and the frosting. Mother frequently used black walnuts from our trees.-Helen Vail, Glenside, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups ground walnuts
FROSTING:
11 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup butter, softened
5 to 5-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter, shortening and granulated sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk and vanilla. Beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in ground walnuts. , Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter. Add confectioners' sugar; mix well. Beat in vanilla until smooth. Spread frosting between layers and over the top and sides of cake. Sprinkle with walnuts. Refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 685 calories, Fat 35g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 475mg sodium, Carbohydrate 86g carbohydrate (61g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

BLACK WALNUT LAYER CAKE



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My sister gave me the recipe for this beautiful cake years ago. The thin layer of frosting spread on the outside gives it a chic modern look. -Lynn Glaze, Warren, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs, room temperature
3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups buttermilk
1-1/4 cups finely chopped black or English walnuts
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 to 3 tablespoons buttermilk
Additional black walnuts
Thin orange slices, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 3 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease parchment., Cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add vanilla and eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating after each addition. Fold in walnuts., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., For frosting, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and enough buttermilk to reach spreading consistency., Spread 1 cup frosting between cake layers. Spread top of cake with an additional 1 cup frosting. Spread remaining frosting in a thin layer over side of cake. Top with additional walnuts and, if desired, orange slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630 calories, Fat 30g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 432mg sodium, Carbohydrate 84g carbohydrate (60g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

BLACK WALNUT COCONUT CAKE



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I've been making cakes for over 60 years, and this is one of my favorites. I'm often asked to bring it to the monthly senior citizens' fellowship meal at my church. My children and grandchildren think it's special, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups sugar
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup canola oil
4 eggs
2 teaspoons coconut extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped black walnuts
SYRUP:
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon coconut extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar, buttermilk, oil, eggs and extract until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Stir in coconut and walnuts., Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 325° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until slightly reduced. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and extract., Remove cake from pan to a wire rack. Poke holes in warm cake with a skewer; slowly pour syrup over cake. Cool completely before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 629 calories, Fat 31g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 247mg sodium, Carbohydrate 80g carbohydrate (54g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

BLACK WALNUT CAKE



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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.

Provided by Patricia Canerdy

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Walnut Dessert Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
½ cup shortening
3 cups sugar
5 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup chopped black walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.
  • 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.
  • 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 : Calories 591.6 calories, Carbohydrate 75.7 g, Cholesterol 119.8 mg, Fat 29.7 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 162.2 mg, Sugar 51.2 g

BLACK WALNUT CAKE



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Provided by Ian Knauer

Categories     Cake     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Tree Nut     Walnut     Fall     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup black or English walnut pieces
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/3 cups buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F, with a rack in the middle. Butter and flour a 9-inch-square cake pan.
  • Whisk together the flour, walnuts, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Beat together the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then beat in the vanilla. Add the flour mixture and the buttermilk alternately in batches, beginning and ending with the flour mixture and mixing until just combined.
  • Pour the batter into the cake pan and smooth the top. Bake until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes. Cool in the pan on a rack for 1 hour. Invert the cake over a cake plate and serve.

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.

Provided by MITCHEL

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Walnut Dessert Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 : Calories 225.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 34.3 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 178.6 mg, Sugar 14.6 g

BLACK WALNUT CAKE



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Make and share this Black Walnut Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 1 three-layer cake

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
5 eggs, separated
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped black walnut
1 (3 ounce) can flaked coconut
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
chopped black walnut
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
6 3/4 cups sifted powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • To make the frosting: in a large mixing bowl, cream butter and cream cheese; gradually add powdered sugar, beating (with an electric mixer) until mixture is light and fluffy.
  • Stir in vanilla; set aside.
  • To make cake: In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and shortening; gradually add sugar, beating well with an electric mixer at medium speed.
  • Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • In another bowl, combine buttermilk and soda; stir until soda is dissolved.
  • Add flour to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with flour.
  • Mix after each addition.
  • Stir in vanilla.
  • Add in 1 cup walnuts and coconut; stir well.
  • In another bowl, beat egg whites (at room temperature) and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form; fold egg white mixture into batter.
  • Pour batter into 3 greased/floured 9-inch round cake pans.
  • Bake in a 350° oven for 22-25 minutes or until pick comes out clean.
  • Cool cakes in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans and let cool completely on wire racks.
  • Spread Cream Cheese Frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake.
  • Press additional chopped walnuts onto sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 11312, Fat 572.6, SaturatedFat 277.9, Cholesterol 2020.4, Sodium 4658.3, Carbohydrate 1474.7, Fiber 18.9, Sugar 1247.4, Protein 124.2

BLACK WALNUT CAKE



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My family and friends loves my black walnut cake. That's my mom's favorite and she loves black walnut. It is so easy to make it. They are so delicious and moist.

Provided by Lisa Johnson

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 stick butter or margarine
4 eggs
2 1/2 c sugar
1 c milk
3 c sifted all purpose flour
2 c black walnuts, chopped
2 tsp baking powder
GLAZE FOR TOPPING
2 c sugar
1 stick butter or margarine
1/2 c milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c black walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350° Mix butter and sugar together, then add eggs one at a time. Sift flour and baking powder together. Add flour mixture and milk to sugar and butter mixture, alternating flour and milk. Add walnuts last. Pour into greased and floured pan. Bake at 350° for about one hour or until toothpick comes out clean. Let cool, then add the glaze, pour slowly, small amounts at a time.
  • 2. Add all ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Cook for one minute. Remove from heat, let cool, then pour over cake.

BLACK WALNUT POUND CAKE



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I still remember my grandmother making this cake when I was a child...oh, how good it smelled and tasted!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
3 cups sugar
5 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup chopped black walnuts
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift together flour and baking powder; add alternately to creamed mixture with milk and extracts, beating on low speed just until combined. Fold in nuts. , Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 325° for about 1 hour 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a rack for 10 minutes before removing from pan to cool completely., In a small bowl, combine frosting ingredients; spread over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 655 calories, Fat 32g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 86g carbohydrate (67g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Tips:

  • To achieve the best results, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
  • Make sure your oven is preheated to the correct temperature before baking the cake.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough, dense cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it.
  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate instead of semisweet chocolate.
  • To add a touch of crunch, sprinkle chopped walnuts on top of the frosting.

Conclusion:

With its moist, tender crumb, rich chocolate flavor, and decadent frosting, this black walnut cake is sure to impress your friends and family. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is easy to follow and will yield delicious results. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this black walnut cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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