HICKORY NUT CAKE

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This cake utilizes hickory nuts. Other nuts could be substituted if you don't have hickory nuts.

Provided by clayton mckee

Categories     Desserts     Cakes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup shortening
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup finely chopped hickory nuts
1 cup milk
3 egg whites

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 - 9 inch round cake pans. Sift flour, baking powder, nutmeg and salt together and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Add flour mixture alternately with milk. Stir in nuts.
  • In a separate clean bowl, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Quickly but gently fold into the batter.
  • Divide batter into 2 - 9 inch pans. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.2 g, Cholesterol 0.8 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 157.5 mg, Sugar 13 g

Ninsiima Grace
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks delicious.


abd Ruk
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's a delicious and unique cake that's sure to impress your guests.


Yenuki Gamage
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and my cake turned out great! I'll definitely be making this again.


Lilian Kavuna
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I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my cake didn't turn out as moist as I expected. It was still tasty, but it was a bit dry.


Mst rupali Bibi
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I had some trouble finding hickory nuts at my local grocery store, but I was able to find them online. They were a bit pricey, but they were worth it.


Jahed Hasan
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. Other than that, it was a delicious and well-made cake.


Kamran Sahil
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I'm not a big fan of hickory nuts, but I actually really enjoyed this cake. The nuts add a subtle flavor that complements the other ingredients perfectly.


Abdul Mohd
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.


Hannah Mcswan
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Victoria Benson
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I love the way this cake looks! The chopped hickory nuts on top give it a beautiful rustic appearance.


zaccheaus tunmise
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This cake is so moist and flavorful! The hickory nuts add a unique and delicious flavor that I've never tasted in a cake before.


Courtney Moffatt
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this cake was to make. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to follow the recipe easily and the cake turned out perfectly.


am Chainylian
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This hickory nut cake was a hit at my family gathering! Everyone loved the moist texture and the delicious nutty flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.