Theresa Ziemski of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania writes, "This is a family favorite that's a little too large for my husband and me. I'd like a smaller version. Can you help?" Our Test Kitchen came to your rescue, Theresa!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- In a small bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolk; beat well. Stir in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg. Combine milk and vinegar. Add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Fold in walnuts., In a small bowl with clean beaters, beat egg white on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually fold into batter. Transfer to two 6-in. baking pans coated with cooking spray and dusted with flour. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, in a small saucepan, combine flour and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Cover; cool to room temperature., In a small bowl, cream butter and shortening. Gradually beat in sugar. Gradually add cooled milk mixture and beat for 4 minutes or until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and salt; beat well. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake.
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Doris Boadi
boadi89@hotmail.co.ukI followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It's so moist and flavorful. I love the walnuts and the spices. It's a great recipe to have on hand for potlucks or bake sales.
Nosipho Gwji
nosipho.g@yahoo.comThis cake is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful. I love the walnuts and the spices. It's the perfect cake for fall.
James allen
jamesa54@aol.comThis cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
K. Jade
j-k@gmail.comI made this cake for my birthday and it was a huge success! It was so moist and flavorful. I loved the crunchy walnuts and the warm spices. It's definitely my new favorite cake recipe.
Grolia Livingston
grolia.livingston@yahoo.comThis cake was a disappointment. It was dry and bland. I won't be making it again.
fiza muskan
mf@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of walnuts, but I really enjoyed this cake. The spices and the moist texture made up for it.
Ahmed Murad
ma@yahoo.comThis cake is delicious! I made it for my family and they all loved it. It's a great recipe to have on hand for special occasions.
Alex Ramclam
alex@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It's so moist and flavorful. I love the walnuts and the spices.
Waqas Ahmad
ahmad_waqas@yahoo.comThe cake was a little too dry for my taste, but the flavor was good.
shakur held
s_h32@yahoo.comI've made this cake several times now and it's always a success. It's a great recipe to have on hand for potlucks or bake sales.
sornu ff
sornu.f@hotmail.frThis cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it. It's so easy to make and it turned out perfectly.
Mithu Paul
pm41@yahoo.comThis walnut spice cake is a keeper! It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of sweetness. I love the crunchy walnuts and the warm spices. It's the perfect cake for fall.