BLACK WALNUT LAYER CAKE
Some of you wanted my Black Walnut Layer Cake Recipe so...Here you are. Actually my mother always made the Black Walnut Layer Cake. I will warn you it takes 2 cups of Black Walnuts instead of one. However, you get twice the aroma and it is VERY PRETTY !!!
Provided by Jewel Hall
Categories Cakes
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. CAKE: Pre heat oven to 375 degree F. Cream butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add eggs one at a time beating after each addition. Sift flour, baking powder and salt together and stir into creamed mixture,alternating with milk. Add vanilla and beat to combine. Fold in Walnuts just to incorporate.
- 2. Pour mixture into 3 greased and floured 9 inch round cake pans. Bake until done, about 25 minutes. Test with tooth pick to be sure.
- 3. FROSTING: Combine sugar and milk in a medium sauce pan and bring to a boil. Turn down to low boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add butter and vanilla. Cool. After cooled, beat until thickened. Follow instructions below on how to apply frosting.
- 4. TIP: Turn 1 st layer of cake on to cake plate top side down, sprinkle with walnuts and thickly drizzle with frosting. Place second layer on top of first layer top side down. Sprinkle with walnuts and drizzle with frosting. Place third layer on top of second layer top side up. Frost top and sides of cake, covering top first and drizzle as heavily as possible down sides. Sprinkle remaining walnuts on top.
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Stacey Calder
stacey_c@gmail.comI'm not sure about the black walnuts. I've never had them before.
Urmom
urmom@hotmail.comThis cake looks so rich and decadent. I can't wait to try it.
Sarah Onyeoziri
onyeoziri93@yahoo.comI'm allergic to walnuts, but I'm sure I could substitute another type of nut.
Lanvin Capesius
lanvin_capesius@gmail.comI'm not much of a baker, but this recipe seems easy enough to follow. I might give it a try.
Lemogang Ontlafetse
lemogang15@yahoo.comThis cake is on my to-bake list! I'm sure it will be a hit with my family and friends.
Malusi Beukes
malusi-b@hotmail.comI can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.
Dysfunctional Business
business-dysfunctional3@gmail.comI love the way this cake looks! It's so elegant and sophisticated.
Nazli Malik
m_nazli21@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfect.
Uzair Bilal
bilal-uzair@gmail.comI made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.
markurena james
m-james73@gmail.comThis cake is absolutely delicious! The frosting is rich and creamy, and the cake is moist and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Niasr Khanan
n-khanan@hotmail.comI was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of walnuts, but I'm glad I did! The walnuts added a nice crunch and flavor to the cake. It was also very easy to make.
Ryan Swift
s.r33@gmail.comThis cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the rich, chocolatey flavor and the moist, fluffy texture. I'll definitely be making this again.