This recipe came from a neighbor when we lived in Ohio. We usually make the suggested buttercream
and coat the outside with additional chopped black walnuts.
In my neighbor's family, this was always served at Christmas.
Wayne
* Exported from MasterCook *
Black Walnut Cake
Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Cakes Desserts
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ --------------------------------
2 c Sifted flour 2 3/4 ts Baking powder
1/4 ts Salt
2/3 c Shortening 1 1/2 c Sugar 1 t Vanilla 3 ea Eggs - separated
3/4 c Milk 1 1/2 c Black walnuts
- coarsely chopped
Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together. Cream shortening with sugar and vanilla until
fluffy. Add beaten egg yolks and beat thoroughly. Add sifted dry ingredients and milk alternately
in small amounts. Add nuts and fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Pour into greased pans and bake
in moderate oven of 350 degrees F. for 30 minutes. Makes 2 8" layers.
: From the kitchen of Mary Lou Dickerson - 1996
(My note: May be filled and frosted with vanilla buttercream, or buttercream flavored with black
walnut extract, and sprinkled with chopped black walnuts.)