Best 2 Black Walnut Layer Cake Recipes

If you're looking for a delicious and decadent dessert, then a black walnut layer cake is the perfect choice. This classic Southern cake is made with layers of moist chocolate cake, filled with a rich black walnut frosting, and topped with a chocolate ganache. The result is a stunning cake that is sure to impress your friends and family. Whether you're baking for a special occasion or just looking for a sweet treat, a black walnut layer cake is sure to hit the spot.

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BLACK WALNUT LAYER CAKE

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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

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs, room temperature
3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups buttermilk
1-1/4 cups finely chopped black or English walnuts
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 to 3 tablespoons buttermilk
Additional black walnuts
Thin orange slices, optional

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 LAYER CAKE

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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

Ingredients

CAKE:
1 c butter, softened
2 c sugar
4 eggs
3 c all purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 c whole milk
1 c chopped black walnuts
WHITE FUDGE FROSTING
3 c sugar
1 c whole milk
1 stick butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 c chopped black walnuts

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.

Tips:

For the best results, use fresh black walnuts. If you can't find fresh walnuts, you can use dried walnuts that have been soaked in water for at least 30 minutes.
To make sure your cake layers are evenly baked, rotate them halfway through the baking time.
Allow the cake layers to cool completely before frosting them. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off to frost the cake.
For a smoother finish, chill the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

This black walnut layer cake is a delicious and impressive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and flavorful cake layers, creamy frosting, and crunchy walnuts, this cake is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give this black walnut layer cake a try.