For a more intense black walnut flavor, toast the chopped walnuts lightly before adding them to the batter and as a garnish. To bake as three 8-inch layers, divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Fill the layers with a mixture of cream cheese frosting and chopped black walnuts before frosting the entire cake. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing and a smooth batter. Sifting the flour ensures a light and tender cake crumb.
Black Walnut Cake I
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PREP TIME30 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs 30 mins
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TOTAL TIME2 hrs
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SERVING14 People
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VIEWS21
Indulge in the rich, nutty delight of this Black Walnut Cake. A moist and flavorful cake, perfect for special occasions or a comforting treat any day of the week. Frost with a luscious cream cheese icing and a generous sprinkle of black walnuts for a truly irresistible dessert.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate104 g
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Cholesterol129 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein10 g
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Saturated Fat17 g
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Sodium322 mg
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Sugar81 g
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Fat40 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPreheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan. (5 minutes)
02
StepIn a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter, shortening, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. (7 minutes)
03
StepAdd eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. (3 minutes)
04
StepIn a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. (5 minutes)
05
StepStir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 cup chopped black walnuts. (2 minutes)
06
StepPour batter into the prepared tube pan and spread evenly. (1 minute)
07
StepBake in the preheated oven for 80 to 90 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. (85 minutes)
08
StepLet the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. (15 minutes)
09
StepWhile the cake cools, prepare the frosting. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened cream cheese and 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) softened butter until smooth. (5 minutes)
10
StepGradually add the sifted confectioners' sugar, beating well after each addition, until the frosting is smooth and creamy. (7 minutes)
11
StepStir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. (1 minute)
12
StepOnce the cake is completely cooled, frost the top and sides with the cream cheese icing. Sprinkle generously with additional chopped black walnuts. (10 minutes)
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Felicity Sauer
Jun 18, 2025The recipe was easy to follow, and the cake turned out perfectly moist. I will definitely be making this again!
Kathlyn Lynch
May 18, 2025I tried it as 3 layers, filled with black walnuts and icing, it turned out amazing!
Karley Rolfson
May 13, 2025I made this for my mother's birthday, and it was a huge hit! The cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement.
Selmer Nader
Apr 21, 2025This cake is absolutely divine! The black walnuts add such a unique flavor.