Best 6 Old Fashioned Cinnamon Nut Cake Recipes

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In the realm of classic desserts, the old fashioned cinnamon nut cake stands as a testament to the enduring allure of simple yet delectable flavors. This nostalgic treat, characterized by its moist and tender crumb, warm cinnamon spice, and generous topping of chopped nuts, has been a beloved staple in homes and bakeries for generations. Whether served as an indulgent afternoon snack, a sweet ending to a special meal, or a festive holiday centerpiece, the old fashioned cinnamon nut cake is sure to evoke a sense of comfort and joy with every bite.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CINNAMON NUT CAKE



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This moist tube cake is an easy-to-assemble treat for brunch or dessert. Top with a dollop of whipped cream and you're ready to enjoy.&emdash; Margaret Wilson, San Bernardino, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
3 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/3 cups water
1/4 cup canola oil
1-1/4 cups finely chopped walnuts
7-1/2 teaspoons sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, water and oil. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Combine walnuts, sugar and cinnamon. , Sprinkle a third of the nut mixture into a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Top with half of the batter and another third of the nut mixture. Repeat layers. , Bake at 350° for 35-40 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 246mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

GRANDMA'S HICKORY NUT CAKE



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This recipe's more than a recipe to us-it's a family tradition, three generations old. The frosting's a must-otherwise it's not the "true" cake! We have a timber stand with hickory trees on our farm, so getting enough nuts is easy. The problem is finding someone to crack and pick them and the "someone" usually ends up to me! I bake a lot of pies, cakes, rolls and bread. Three of our four children are now married, but with eight grandchildren, I still have plenty of takers for treats.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

CAKE:
2 cups sugar
2/3 cup butter
3 large eggs
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup hickory nuts, chopped (reserve a few halves for garnish)
PENUCHE FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup milk or half-and-half cream
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Cream together sugar and butter for cake. Add eggs; beat on medium speed of mixer for 2 minutes. Mix dry ingredients together lightly with fork. Add dry ingredients alternately with milk. Mix well. Stir in vanilla and nuts. Pour into greased 13x9-in. baking pan. , Bake at 325° for 45-50 minutes. (Cake may be baked in 8-in. layer pans.) Cool. Make frosting by melting butter in a medium saucepan. Add brown sugar; boil 2 minutes. Add milk; bring to boil. Remove from heat; cool to lukewarm. Beat in sugar and vanilla. (May add chopped hickory nuts, 1/2 cup if desired.) Frost cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 231mg sodium, Carbohydrate 70g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

OLD FASHIONED CINNAMON NUT CAKE



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This is an old recipe. To serve, break the cake apart with two forks.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Spice Cake Recipes

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup sour cream
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
½ cup butter, melted
3 eggs
4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup butter, melted
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together sour cream, 1/2 cup sugar, salt, and yeast. Stir until yeast dissolves. Add eggs, 1/2 cup melted butter, and half of the flour; mix well. Mix in the remaining flour.
  • Turn dough out on floured board. Knead until smooth, about 10 to 15 minutes. Place in greased bowl, and cover. Let rise in warm place until double in bulk, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Punch dough down. Turn over, and let rise again for 45 minutes.
  • Place 1/2 cup melted butter in a small cup. Mix together 1 cup white sugar, chopped nuts, and cinnamon. Form dough into walnut-sized balls. Dip each ball in melted butter, and roll in sugar-nut mixture. Place in layers in a 10 inch greased tube pan. Sprinkle any remaining sugar-nut mixture or melted butter over the top layer of balls. Cover pan with waxed paper and a towel, and let dough rise again 45 minutes.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 40 to 50 minutes, or until golden brown. Run a spatula around sides of cake, and invert onto plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453.9 calories, Carbohydrate 54.5 g, Cholesterol 81.9 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 284.7 mg, Sugar 21.9 g

CINNAMON NUT CAKE



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Received this recipe from my high school home economics teacher (just a few a few years back)...it has become a requested item in my family ever since.

Provided by Debbie in New Jersey

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 bundt cake

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 pint sour cream
1 cup chopped nuts
3 tablespoons sugar
3 teaspoons cinnamon
confectioners' sugar (for dusting)

Steps:

  • Cream together butter and sugar.
  • Add eggs one at a time beating well after each.
  • Sift together flour and baking powder.
  • Gradually add to the creamed mixture blending well.
  • Stir 2 tsp baking soda into sour cream.
  • Add to mixture and blend well.
  • Stir in nuts.
  • Pour approx.
  • 1/3 of batter into greased and floured tube or bundt pan.
  • Mix cinnamon& 3 Tbsp sugar.
  • Sprinkle half of cinnamon and sugar mixture over batter.
  • Swirl with a knife.
  • Repeat with remaining batter and sugar mixture, ending with batter.
  • Bake at 350 for 1 hour.
  • Cool for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from pan and cool completely.
  • Dust with confectioners sugar.

OLD FASHIONED COFFEE CAKE WITH CINNAMON-STREUSEL TOPPING



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Reminiscent of a pound cake, this deliciously moist and buttery coffee cake is anything but dry! Between the cinnamon swirl layer and the generous amount of streusel topping, every bite is a perfect combination of flavor and texture. You can probably whip up this easy and affordable dessert without having to make a special trip to the store.

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Categories     Coffee Cake

Time 1h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

¾ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 large eggs
¾ cup milk
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish; set aside.
  • Prepare cinnamon layer by stirring brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon together in a small bowl until well combined; set aside.
  • Prepare streusel topping by combining brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl. Add butter and stir with a fork until mixture is crumbly; set aside.
  • Prepare cake by whisking together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Beat sugar and butter in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium speed until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Scrape the sides of the bowl, then turn the mixer on low speed and beat in eggs until well blended. Gradually mix in flour mixture and milk. Add sour cream and vanilla and beat for 30 seconds.
  • Pour 1/2 of the batter into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the cinnamon layer over the batter, then pour the remaining batter over top. Spread streusel topping evenly over the cake, pressing very lightly so it adheres to the batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before serving, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 675.4 calories, Carbohydrate 97.6 g, Cholesterol 116.9 mg, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 19.3 g, Sodium 245.8 mg

OLD FASHIONED CHERRY NUT CAKE



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Make and share this Old Fashioned Cherry Nut Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Emjay99

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup walnuts, chunky pieces not crumbs
1 cup maraschino cherry, well drained on a paper towel and halved
2 1/2 cups self-rising flour, remove 2 tablespoons to use to coat the walnuts and cherries
1 1/4 cups sugar
3/4 cup margarine, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup light sour cream, room temperature
1/2 cup buttermilk, room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a small bowl or container, mix together granulated sugar and ground cinnamon and set aside.
  • In another small bowl mix together the walnuts, cherries and 2 tablespoons of flour to coat. This will prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the cake. Set aside.
  • Cream together the sugar and margarine.
  • Beat in vanilla and almond extracts and eggs, one at a time.
  • Beat in sour cream and buttermilk.
  • Sift together: flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, and add to wet ingredients.
  • Fold in the nuts and cherries.
  • Spray the bundt pan heavily with Pam and sprinkle evenly with sugar/cinnamon mixture.
  • Pour in the batter.
  • Bake for 27 to 35 minutes on middle rack, until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean.
  • Cool 10 minutes in pans before removing to wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.9, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 42.5, Sodium 374.2, Carbohydrate 33.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 17.9, Protein 4.8

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start baking, measure and prepare all of your ingredients. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you don't miss anything.
  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your cake will taste. If possible, use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This is the best way to tell if the cake is done baking.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days: You can also freeze the cake for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

This old-fashioned cinnamon nut cake is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist crumb, sweet cinnamon flavor, and crunchy nuts, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a classic dessert recipe, give this cinnamon nut cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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