Black Walnut Cake II

This recipe makes good use of the bold flavor of black walnuts, which are native to central and eastern United States.

• Calories: 225 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup shortening
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup butter
• 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon black walnut extract
• 1 ⅛ cups milk
• 1 ⅔ cups white sugar
• 1 cup chopped black walnuts

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch round cake pans. Sift flour, salt and baking powder together and set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and beat in well. Add flour mixture alternately with milk and mix well. Add vanilla and walnut extract. Fold in nuts.

Step 3

Pour batter into 2 - 9 inch pans. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.