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.

Irene Kaniiya
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use walnuts or pecans, depending on what I have on hand.


Fega Utuoyo
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It was a great way to use up some leftover walnuts.


Ubaid Baloch
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This cake is delicious! I love the combination of chocolate and walnuts. It's a great dessert for a special occasion.


Vmfkcdi Bisjveieibs
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover walnuts.


Aziz Ahmad
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the crunchy walnuts. It's a great dessert to serve with coffee or tea.


Kishor Bhatta
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best pound cake he's ever had.


Raki Bajracharya
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This cake is delicious! I love the combination of walnuts and chocolate. It's a great dessert for a special occasion.


Haward Kafwimbi
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a winner. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Shiv Shahi
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use walnuts or pecans, depending on what I have on hand.


Riyajul Islam
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I made this cake for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Tristan Ciobanu
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This black walnut pound cake is the best I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful, and the walnuts add a delicious crunch. I will definitely be making this again.