BLACK WALNUT CAKE
I didn't get to see my birth mother very often, but it was great when we did, and this cake was always shared on our visits. I honor Rebecca Jane Thomas my mother for this recipe.
Provided by Laura Spencer-Whitacre
Categories Cakes
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. 1. preheat oven to 350*. grease and flour 2, 9in cake pans 2. In med. bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. 3. In lg. bowl and using electric mixer at med speed, beat sugar and shortening until fluffy. Add vanilla extract, beating to mix very well. Alternately add flour mixture and water to shortening mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
- 2. 4.In separate bowl beat egg whites and cream of tatar until stiff peaks form. fold egg whites into batter until well combined. Stir in Walnuts. pour into prepared pans.
- 3. Bake 25-30 minutes, or until cake springs back when lightly touched. cool in pan on rack for 10 minutes, turn out cake on rack and continue cooling. Frost.
- 4. Black Walnut Icing 2 1/2 cups heavy cream, 1/3 cup sugar, 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 cup finely chopped black wlanuts. In bowl, combine heavy cream and sugar. Beat at med. speed until soft peaks form. Add, vanilla extract and beat until stiff peaks form. Fold in black walnuts. refrigerate until ready to use. Cake should be refrigerated.
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Md sohan Islam
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe to others.
ace cottiz
[email protected]This cake was not what I expected. It was not very flavorful and the texture was not very good.
Md Solaiman
[email protected]The frosting was too runny for my taste. I think I would have preferred a thicker frosting.
Ackel Gairy
[email protected]This cake was very dense. I think I would have preferred a lighter cake.
Williams Rose
[email protected]I would have liked the cake to be more moist, but overall it was a good recipe.
Saif Ahmed Sifat
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
Najwa Alhelou
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe to have on hand for special occasions.
sunny Singh
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love the nutty flavor of the walnuts.
Jessica Capone
[email protected]This is the best black walnut cake I've ever had. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy.
Marle Davis
[email protected]This cake was delicious! I made it for a party and it was a hit. The frosting was especially good. I will definitely be making this cake again.