Best 3 Nuns Cake Recipes

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SWEDISH NUT CAKE



Swedish Nut Cake image

This quick and easy recipe makes a delicious nut and pineapple-filled cake with cream cheese frosting.

Provided by LMFARM

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Scandinavian

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 eggs
½ cup chopped walnuts
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 ¾ cups confectioners' sugar
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, 1/2 cup nuts and baking soda. Add eggs, pineapple and 2 teaspoons vanilla . Beat until smooth and pour into 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 to 50 minutes. Spread icing on hot cake.
  • For the icing: In a large bowl, cream butter or margarine, cream cheese, 1 teaspoon vanilla and confectioners sugar until light and fluffy. Fold in 1/2 cup nuts. Spread on hot cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 35.9 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 166.3 mg, Sugar 28.9 g

NUN'S CAKE



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This cake is similar to a pound cake and should be served without icing. Aging improves the flavor and it is best when two or three days old.

Provided by CoffeeMom

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups cake flour, sifted
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
5 egg yolks
2 egg whites
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Sift flour once, measure. Add baking powder and salt and sift three times.
  • Cream shortening, gradually adding sugar. Cream thoroughly.
  • Add egg yolks and unbeaten egg whites. Beat 1 minute. Combine flour mixture and milk alternately with creamed mixture.
  • Beat very well. Add flavoring.
  • Pour into greased springform pan with tube inset.
  • Bake 1 hour and 20 minutes in moderate oven, 325 to 350 degrees.
  • To remove cake, push down on tapered clamp and release spring rim.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4689.8, Fat 214.8, SaturatedFat 128.6, Cholesterol 1457.7, Sodium 2678.1, Carbohydrate 634.7, Fiber 7, Sugar 302.6, Protein 61

AUNT NUN'S CAKE



Aunt Nun's Cake image

A Family recipe that is a must have for Tripodi & Violi family gatherings. This cake is a heavy chocolate cake with a cooked icing. You'll love it!

Provided by Mj2trip

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup cocoa
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups flour
1/2 cup hot water
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups milk
6 teaspoons flour
2 eggs
2 cups margarine
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Begin with the frosting.
  • In a 2-3 Quart saucepan place 1 1/2 cup sugar, 6 tsp flour, 1 1/2 cup milk and 2 beaten eggs. Cook over medium heat stiring constantly with a wisk until mixture reaches a pudding texture. Let cool and put the pan in the regrigerator.
  • Cake:.
  • Put 1 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup cocoa in mixing bowl and mix well.
  • Add 1/2 cup shortening and 2 well beaten eggs and continue mixing.
  • Add 1/4 tsp salt, 1 tsp vanilla,.
  • Aternately mix in 1 cup buttermilk, 2 cups flour until blended (don't over mix).
  • Add 1/2 cup hot water and 1 tsp baking soda.
  • Beat well and pour in greased and floured cake pans.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 35 - 40 min until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Allow cake to cool completely.
  • Bring back the icing pan and in mixer bowl add 4 sticks of margerine and 2 tsp vanilla.
  • Whip up to the consistance of icing and apply to cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552.9, Fat 27.1, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 67.1, Sodium 392.3, Carbohydrate 71.7, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 51.1, Protein 6.9

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid any mishaps.
  • Use room temperature ingredients: This will help your ingredients mix together more easily and create a smoother batter.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help the cake rise evenly and prevent it from sinking in the middle.
  • Don't open the oven door during baking: This can cause the cake to fall.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

Nuns' cake is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this cake is a great option for bakers of all skill levels. Whether you're making it for a special occasion or just for a sweet treat, nuns' cake is sure to be a hit.

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