GRANDMA'S HICKORY NUT CAKE

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This isn't a low-fat dessert, but it sure is yummy! Great for birthdays or holidays, potlucks, or just because you want some!

Provided by JenSmith

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 frosted cake, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups sugar
2/3 cup butter
3 eggs
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup hickory nuts, chopped (reserve a few halves for garnish)
1/2 cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup milk or 1/4 cup cream
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For the Cake: Cream together sugar and butter. Add eggs; beat on medium speed of mixer for 2 minutes. Mix dry ingredients together lightly with a fork. Add dry ingredients alternately with milk. Mix well. Stir in vanilla and nuts. Pour into a greased and floured 13x9-inch pan (or 2 8-inch round cake pans). Bake at 325 F for 45--50 minutes. Cool.
  • For the Frosting: Make frosting by melting butter in a medium saucepan. Add brown sugar; boil 2 minutes. Add milk; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; cool to lukewarm. Beat in sugar and vanilla. (You may add 1/2 cup chopped hickory nuts if desired.) Frost the cake and decorate with reserved hickory nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.8, Fat 20.1, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 77.9, Sodium 187.4, Carbohydrate 70.8, Fiber 1, Sugar 53.1, Protein 4.9

Ganesh Bishwakarma
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Malik Ali hassan
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake turned out dry and crumbly.


Azeem
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This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and bland.


Shovo Roy
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I thought this cake was just okay. It wasn't as flavorful as I was expecting.


Vd Hiv
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I'm not a big fan of hickory nuts, but I still enjoyed this cake. The cake itself is very moist and flavorful.


Leon Petterson
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This cake is a family favorite! We make it every year for Thanksgiving and Christmas.


NiSChal Magar
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I love this cake! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Rita ekter
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This is a great recipe! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the hickory nuts add a nice touch.


Momin miya
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect cake to take to potlucks or parties.


Sachintha Rashmika
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This cake is the perfect combination of sweet and nutty. I love the way the hickory nuts add a little bit of crunch.


Kyamuwendo Joshua
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I made this cake for a bake sale and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Tony Robins
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This is my new favorite cake recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly.


Avajk Shahrokni
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I've never had hickory nuts before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the nuts added a nice crunch.


Mdshakil Islam
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This cake was a hit at my family reunion! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the hickory nuts. I'll definitely be making this again.


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