Best 7 Black Walnut Cream Cheese Pound Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary masterpiece with our enticing Black Walnut Cream Cheese Pound Cake, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable cake boasts a moist and tender crumb, infused with the rich, nutty essence of black walnuts and the velvety smoothness of cream cheese. Each bite reveals a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, leaving you craving more.

Complementing this extraordinary cake are two additional recipes that elevate the experience. The Black Walnut Praline Sauce adds a touch of sweetness and crunch, while the Black Walnut Cream Cheese Frosting provides an irresistibly creamy and decadent topping. Together, these elements create a dessert that is both visually appealing and utterly irresistible.

Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as you explore the detailed instructions and insightful tips provided in this article. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, we'll guide you through the process of creating this exceptional Black Walnut Cream Cheese Pound Cake, ensuring success every time.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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!

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.

BLACK WALNUT CREAM CHEESE POUND CAKE



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This is my all-time favorite pound cake I have been making for 20 years. It is better after the second or third day! ENJOY!

Provided by Stephanie Dodd

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 c butter (do not substitute)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
3 c sugar
3 c cake flour or 2 2/3 cup all purpose flour
2 Tbsp vanilla
1 1/2 c black walnut pieces
6 eggs

Steps:

  • 1. In bowl, whip butter and cream cheese together. Gradually add sugar and beat until thoroughly dissolved. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in flour gradually. Stir in vanilla and black walnut pieces.
  • 2. Pour into greased and floured bundt pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 60 - 75 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before inverting. DELISH!!

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 POUND CAKE



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This is a recipe from my mom's recipe file. If you ever have black walnuts on hand, this cake is a must try!

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 1 bundt cake, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups black walnuts, chopped
1 1/2 cups butter
8 ounces cream cheese
3 cups flour
3 cups sugar
6 eggs
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Butter and flour a 10" tube pan.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 cup black walnuts in tube pan and set aside.
  • Cream butter and cream cheese, then add sugar beating until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Add flour and salt, stirring until well combined.
  • Stir in vanilla and remaining black walnuts.
  • Pour batter into prepared tube pan.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Cool in pan 10 minutes.
  • Remove from pan and cool completely on rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.7, Fat 20.8, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 93.8, Sodium 139.8, Carbohydrate 38.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 25.3, Protein 5.9

WALNUT CREAM CHEESE CAKE



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Discovered this cake years ago in the Joy of cheese cake cook book. This is unusual in that it contains cream cheese, but is not a cheese cake. the moist texture the cream cheese adds combined with the marvelous flavour of the nuts makes this a remarkable cake. Don't serve this cake chilled as it so much softer and moist at room temperature

Provided by Steve P.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 1 Bundt Cake, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 -2 tablespoon butter
1/2-2/3 cup finely chopped walnuts
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
1/2 lb cream cheese
1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
3/4 cup medium chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Butter a 2 Quart Bundt or Kugelhopf pan and dust with finely chopped walnuts.
  • Preheat oven to 300ºF.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter while adding the cream cheese, lemon rind, and sugar.
  • Beat until smooth.
  • Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until incorperated.
  • The batter may appear slightly curdled, but that's normal for this batter so don't worry about it.
  • Graduall add the dry mixture to the batter, then stir in the Medium chopped Walnuts.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 1 hour and 20 minutes or until a knife inserted comes out clean.
  • Cool on wire rack and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 731, Fat 49, SaturatedFat 23.7, Cholesterol 201.8, Sodium 529.7, Carbohydrate 65.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 38.3, Protein 11.6

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

Tips:

  • Make sure the black walnuts are finely ground for a smooth texture.
  • Use room-temperature ingredients for even mixing and baking.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy for a rich and creamy cake.
  • Gradually add the eggs one at a time to prevent curdling.
  • Fold in the dry ingredients gently to avoid overmixing and a tough cake.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven to ensure even cooking.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Conclusion:

This black walnut cream cheese pound cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and flavorful crumb, creamy cheesecake filling, and crunchy walnut topping, this cake is sure to be a hit. Whether you are serving it at a party or enjoying it as a special treat, this cake is sure to please everyone.

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