The black walnut, native to North America, boasts a rich, full flavor that has found its way into many culinary creations. From savory dishes to delectable desserts, these nuts add an unforgettable touch to any meal. Among the wide array of black walnut-infused treats, the black walnut cake stands out as a true masterpiece. This classic cake combines the intense flavor of black walnuts with a moist, tender crumb, creating an experience that is both indulgent and satisfying. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the steps to create the ultimate black walnut cake, exploring variations, decorating techniques, and serving suggestions to make it an unforgettable centerpiece for any occasion.
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BLACK WALNUT CAKE
My mother's family members all were excellent cooks and known for their great hospitality. A longtime family favorite, this old-fashioned cake was always expected at holiday dinners, special occasions and potlucks.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h20m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a bowl, toss walnuts with 1/4 cup flour; set aside. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla; mix well., Combine the baking powder, salt and remaining flour; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in the reserved nut mixture., Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, egg whites, water and cream of tartar. With a portable mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute. Continue beating on low speed over low heat until frosting reaches 160°, about 9 minutes., Pour into the bowl of a heavy-duty stand mixer; add vanilla. Beat on high speed until frosting forms stiff peaks, about 7 minutes. Frost the cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
BLACK WALNUT POUND CAKE
I still remember my grandmother making this cake when I was a child...oh, how good it smelled and tasted!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h40m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift together flour and baking powder; add alternately to creamed mixture with milk and extracts, beating on low speed just until combined. Fold in nuts. , Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 325° for about 1 hour 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a rack for 10 minutes before removing from pan to cool completely., In a small bowl, combine frosting ingredients; spread over cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 655 calories, Fat 32g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 86g carbohydrate (67g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
BLACK WALNUT CAKE I
This is a delicious cake, and may also be baked as three 8 inch layers. If you do, use black walnuts mixed with some icing to fill the layers, and ice with the plain icing. Then sprinkle top with additional chopped black walnuts.
Provided by Cali
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Walnut Dessert Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.
- In a large bowl, cream 1 cup butter, shortening, brown sugar, and white sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt, and add alternately with milk to the creamed mixture. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 cup black walnuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 80 to 90 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together cream cheese and 1/4 cup butter. Add confectioners' sugar, beat well. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Frost cooled cake, and sprinkle with 1/2 cup nuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 794.2 calories, Carbohydrate 103.6 g, Cholesterol 129 mg, Fat 39.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 321.9 mg, Sugar 80.7 g
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.
Provided by MITCHEL
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Walnut Dessert Recipes
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 34.3 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 178.6 mg, Sugar 14.6 g
BLACK WALNUT LAYER CAKE
My sister gave me the recipe for this beautiful cake years ago. The thin layer of frosting spread on the outside gives it a chic modern look. -Lynn Glaze, Warren, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 3 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease parchment., Cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add vanilla and eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating after each addition. Fold in walnuts., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., For frosting, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and enough buttermilk to reach spreading consistency., Spread 1 cup frosting between cake layers. Spread top of cake with an additional 1 cup frosting. Spread remaining frosting in a thin layer over side of cake. Top with additional walnuts and, if desired, orange slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 630 calories, Fat 30g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 432mg sodium, Carbohydrate 84g carbohydrate (60g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
BLACK WALNUT POUND CAKE
This is an old recipe my mother always fixed. I shortened it and it is a favorite of my family.
Provided by GLENDAPALMER
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Walnut Dessert Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch tube pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, instant pudding, eggs, oil and water for 2 minutes using an electric mixer on medium speed. Stir in the ground walnuts. Pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Cool in the pan before inverting onto a plate to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.4 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 421.3 mg, Sugar 29.4 g
MOM MCGEE'S BLACK WALNUT POUND CAKE
Pound Cakes are one of my all time favorite desserts. I love the simple goodness of them. This Black Walnut Pound Cake has to be at the top of my list. Like so many of my favorite recipes, this recipe came from my Grandmother. Whenever I make it, I am always taken back in time, remembering all the hours I spent standing in a...
Provided by Debbie Thurmond
Categories Cakes
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Do NOT preheat oven.
- 2. Beat butter and shortening ustil smooth and creamy. Add sugar and beat at medium speed for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time and beat until well blended.
- 3. In a small bowl combine the flour with the baking powder. Add slowly into the butter/sugar mixture, alternately with the milk until just blended.
- 4. Stir in vanilla. Fold in the chopped walnuts and pour into a greased, floured 10-inch tube pan or bundt pan.
- 5. Place in a cold oven and bake at 325 degrees for 1 1/4 or 1 1/2 hours until done. Test for doneness with a toothpick. Cool in pan for 30 minutes. Remove from pan and continue to cool on a rack or turn out on a cake plate. Glaze if desired. Enjoyed.
BLACK WALNUT APPLE CAKE
This is one of the best tasteing cake that I have ever cooked. I take it to family reunions and to nurses and employees of the nursing home that mother is in. Every one like the cake so much that I have given out about thirty or more recipes. This cake in one of my mother favorite cakes that she liked to bake
Provided by Wesley Taylor
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Grease and flour a tube or bundt cake pan and preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Blend eggs, oil, nutmeg, and sugar until creamy.
- Add flour, a little at a time; and blend well.
- Batter will be stiff.
- Fold in apples and nuts.
- Pour into tube or bundt cake pan and bake for 1 hour.
- Remove from pan after about 30 minutes.
- Punch holes in top of the cake.
- Mix together topping ingredients in a saucepan.
- Boil for three minutes, stirring frequently.
- Take off the heat and pour topping over cake with a spoon, letting it to seep into the cake holes.
- Brush the sides of the cake with a kitchen brush.
- Let it set for at least 24 hours befor cutting and serving.
FRESH APPLE & BLACK WALNUT CAKE WITH CARAMEL GLAZE
This is definitely NOT the run-of-the-mill apple nut bundt cake. I came up with this recipe when I was once making a Fresh Apple Nut Cake and I didn't have any pecans, but I did have some black walnuts, so I used them instead. I also added a splash of black walnut flavoring along with the vanilla and the results were phenomenal! ...
Provided by Elaine Bovender
Categories Other Desserts
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 9" bundt pan and set aside.
- 2. In a large bowl, beat sugar, oil, eggs and flavorings until light and fluffy. Mix flour, soda, salt, and cinnamon together and add to creamed mixture. Mix only until blended (I use my spatula and not my electric mixer so as not to overbeat). Fold in apples and nuts.
- 3. Spread batter into prepared bundt pan and bake about one hour and 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and transfer onto serving plate. Top with caramel glaze (directions to follow) and serve.
- 4. CARAMEL GLAZE: Place all ingredients into a heavy saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, scraping the sides of the pot in order to remove any sugar crystals until mixture comes to a boil and begins to thicken. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes. Drizzle over slightly warm cake.
- 5. TIP: Sometimes black walnuts can be difficult to find. If you don't have black walnuts, you may use pecans or english walnuts but just follow this step: Place nuts in a bowl and add about 1 teaspoon of black walnut flavoring. Stir to coat and let stand for about 30 minutes. Use in recipe as usual.
TENNESSEE BANANA-BLACK WALNUT CAKE WITH CARAMEL FROSTING
This is a very good moist cake, with a yummy icing. You can substitute English walnuts for black walnuts*. The recipe is courtesy of Paula Deen
Provided by Barb G.
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F; grease and flour 2(9-inch) cake pans.
- For the cake: In a medium bowl, stir together flour and baking soda; set aside.
- Using an electric mixer, cream together shortening and sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add eggs 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in mashed bananas, buttermilk,and vanilla; add flour mixture and mix until just combined.
- Stir in walnuts.
- Pour into prepared pans, bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
- Cool in pans on a cooling rack, remove from pans and cool completely.
- While cake is baking, prepare frosting.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan.
- Add brown sugar and 1/3 cup cream; cook over medium-low heat until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add vanilla; transfer to a large bowl.
- Using a hand mixer, beat in confectioners sugar a little at a time until smooth.
- (If frosting is to thick, add 1 tablespoon heavy cream at a time until consistency is right).
- Sandwich 2 layers of cake with frosting; frost outside of the cake.
- Press chopped walnuts on sides of cake, if desired.
BLACK WALNUT POUND CAKE
This is a recipe from my mom's recipe file. If you ever have black walnuts on hand, this cake is a must try!
Provided by Bev I Am
Categories Dessert
Time 1h50m
Yield 1 bundt cake, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Butter and flour a 10" tube pan.
- Sprinkle 1/2 cup black walnuts in tube pan and set aside.
- Cream butter and cream cheese, then add sugar beating until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add flour and salt, stirring until well combined.
- Stir in vanilla and remaining black walnuts.
- Pour batter into prepared tube pan.
- Bake at 325 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.
- Cool in pan 10 minutes.
- Remove from pan and cool completely on rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.7, Fat 20.8, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 93.8, Sodium 139.8, Carbohydrate 38.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 25.3, Protein 5.9
BLACK WALNUT POUND CAKE WITH CARAMEL NUT GLAZE
I found this recipe on the web, stating that it was 125 years old. I tried it and it was so good! I make this whenever I have black walnuts on hand and I added my caramel nut glaze. I've served this to company and taken it to potlucks and everyone loves it. I usually don't get to bring any home. Enjoy!
Provided by Elaine Bovender
Categories Other Snacks
Time 1h40m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour bundt or tube pan, set aside.
- 2. Cream butter and Crisco. Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add flavorings and beat well.
- 3. Sift flour first and then measure. Mix 1/4 cup of flour with nuts. Sift remaining flour with baking powder. Add alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour (I do this by hand to prevent over mixing). Gently fold in nuts.
- 4. Bake for 1 hour and 25 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
- 5. CARAMEL NUT GLAZE: Place all ingredients except nuts into a saucepan. Over medium heat bring to a boil, stirring constantly until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in nuts. Allow to cool in pan for about 5 to 10 minutes and pour over warm cake.
BLACK WALNUT CAKE
Provided by Ian Knauer
Categories Cake Nut Dessert Bake Tree Nut Walnut Fall Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, with a rack in the middle. Butter and flour a 9-inch-square cake pan.
- Whisk together the flour, walnuts, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Beat together the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then beat in the vanilla. Add the flour mixture and the buttermilk alternately in batches, beginning and ending with the flour mixture and mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the cake pan and smooth the top. Bake until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes. Cool in the pan on a rack for 1 hour. Invert the cake over a cake plate and serve.
WALNUT CAKE WITH SAUTéED PEARS, PECORINO, AND BLACK PEPPER ICE CREAM
Categories Cake Ice Cream Machine Cheese Citrus Dairy Egg Fruit Nut Dessert Bake Freeze/Chill Sauté Pear Walnut Chill Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Make ice cream:
- Combine milk, cream, peppercorns, and salt in heavy large saucepan. Bring just to simmer. Whisk yolks and sugar in medium bowl. Gradually whisk hot milk mixture into yolk mixture. Return to saucepan and stir constantly over medium heat until mixture is thick enough to coat back of spoon, about 3 minutes (do not boil). Strain custard into medium bowl; cover and refrigerate until cold, about 4 hours.
- Do ahead: Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.
- Transfer custard to ice cream maker and process according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer ice cream to container; cover and freeze.
- Make walnut cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan. Process walnuts and powdered sugar in processor until nuts are finely ground. Transfer to large bowl. Add almond flour, all purpose flour, and salt. Using electric mixer, beat egg whites and vanilla extract in large bowl until frothy. With mixer running, gradually add brown sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Stir 1/3 egg-white mixture into flour mixture. Fold in remaining egg-white mixture in 2 additions. Pour into prepared pan. Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 27 minutes. Cool cake in pan on rack.
- Sauté pears:
- Melt butter with sugar and honey in heavy extra-large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pears and cook until liquid evaporates and pears are golden brown, about 15 minutes. Stir in brandy and lemon juice.
- Cut cake into 8 pieces. Place cake on plates. Arrange shaved cheese on side of plates. Top with sautéed pears and scoop of black pepper ice cream.
BLACK WALNUT COCONUT WHITE CAKE
I LOVE black walnuts and coconut, so decided to combine the two flavors.
Provided by Cyndee Davis
Categories Cakes
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Mix together with electric mixer minutes on medium speed 2 minutes:cake mix, egg whites, water and oil. Mix in nuts and 2 c coconut. Pour into greased and floured 9" x 13" pan. Bake at 350 for 37 minutes. Remove and let cool. With the end of a kitchen matchstick, poke holes every 2" apart in rows.
- 2. Topping: Boil together 1 minute 1 1/2 c milk and 1/2 c sugar. Pour evenly over cake. Top cake with carton of Cool Whip. Sprinkle top with coconut and black walnuts.
BLUEBERRY BLACK WALNUT BREAD (CAKE)
This recipe began as a scout project back in the 1970's as a cranberry nut bread, but I prefer blue berries. Black walnuts have a distinct strong flavor, so don't use any more than recipe calls for.
Provided by AcadiaTwo
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h5m
Yield 2 loaves, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix ingredients together.
- Recipe makes two 4"x 8" loaves.
- Bake in 350° F oven for 45 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
BLACK WALNUT COCONUT CAKE
Coconut and black walnuts are such a scrumptious combination. This cake is so moist and delicious. It's a great cake to take to family reunions or church functions. Take copies of the recipe with you because they will be asking for it...
Provided by Linda Griffith
Categories Cakes
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Blend cake mix, pudding mix, water, eggs and oil in a large bowl.Beat at medium speed for 4 minutes.Pour into three greased and floured pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Cool in pans for 3 or 4 minutes and then transfer to baking racks and cool completely.
- 2. Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting: Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in skillet. Add the coconut and stir constantly over low heat until toasted golden brown. Spread coconut until golden brown. Spread coconut on paper towels to cool. Cream two tablespoon of coconut with cream cheese. Add milk, beat in sugar. Blend in the vanilla and the rest of the coconut. Add walnuts. Ice and fill cake. Sprinkle with coconut.
BLACK WALNUT CREAM CHEESE POUND CAKE
This is my all-time favorite pound cake I have been making for 20 years. It is better after the second or third day! ENJOY!
Provided by Stephanie Dodd
Categories Cakes
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. In bowl, whip butter and cream cheese together. Gradually add sugar and beat until thoroughly dissolved. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in flour gradually. Stir in vanilla and black walnut pieces.
- 2. Pour into greased and floured bundt pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 60 - 75 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before inverting. DELISH!!
PERSIMMON BLACK WALNUT CAKE
Make and share this Persimmon Black Walnut Cake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by angelfan
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- blend dry ingreduents together, add butter milk and persimmon pulp.
- Mix well, add egg and walnuts.
- Pour into greased 8x8 inch pan.
- Bake at 350 for 35 min or until test done.
TENNESSEE BANANA-BLACK WALNUT CAKE WITH CARAMEL FROSTING
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour two 9 inch pans.
- 2. Using a electric mixer, cream together shortening and granulated sugar in a bowl. Add eggs one at a time and mix well after each addition. Stir in mashed bananas,buttermilk and vanilla. Mix flour and baking soda and add to mixture. Mix in black walnuts. Pour into prepared pans. Bake for 35 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes. Remove from pans and cool completely.
- 3. Meanwhile prepare frosting. Melt butter in saucepan. Add brown sugar and cream. Cook over medium-low heat for about 2 minutes, until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and add vanilla. using a hand held electric mixer,beat in confectioner's sugar until smooth. If frosting is too thick, add 1 tbsp heavy cream at a time until consistency is right.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your cake.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help incorporate air into the batter, making the cake lighter and more tender.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help prevent the batter from curdling.
- Sift the flour before adding it to the batter. This will help ensure that the cake is light and airy.
- Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can toughen the cake.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help ensure that the cake rises evenly.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion:
Black walnut cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich, nutty flavor and moist, tender crumb, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a special dessert to make, give black walnut cake a try.
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