CLASSIC HICKORY NUT CAKE
As a girl, I'd help my dad and grandpa gather hickory nuts for Grandma's classic cake. We could hardly wait for dinner to be over so we could indulge in a generous slice.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 12-16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugar and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in nuts. In a small bowl, beat egg whites on high speed until soft peaks form; fold into batter. , Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat butter and sugar on low speed for 1 minute. Beat in the vanilla, salt and enough cream until a fluffy consistency is achieved. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 309mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (54g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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Ali Siyal
a.s21@yahoo.comThis cake was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar next time.
Shaquona Malone
m@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of hickory nuts, but I still enjoyed this cake. The flavor is very subtle.
Sangam Jirel
sangam-j39@gmail.comThis cake is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth every penny.
Gideon Zakaria
z.g@gmail.comI'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new family favorite!
Kaelo Koontsenyana
k_k24@yahoo.comThis cake is a great way to show off your baking skills. It's sure to impress your friends and family.
William Mbatia
william_mbatia59@hotmail.frI love the texture of this cake. It's so moist and fluffy, with a perfect crumb.
Willie Ramos Jr
jr_w@hotmail.frThis hickory nut cake is the perfect fall dessert. It's warm and comforting, with a delicious nutty flavor.
Raman Nepali
nepali_r100@yahoo.comI made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
getsuga tensho
tensho-g@aol.comI've tried other hickory nut cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. The flavor is perfect and the cake is so moist.
Imtiaz Bhutta
imtiaz.b@yahoo.comThis cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's a really special treat.
Frances Gilbert
f_g77@yahoo.comI made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.
Silah wasilah
swasilah37@yahoo.comThis cake is a great way to use up leftover hickory nuts. It's also a delicious and festive treat for the holidays.
Birungi Joseline
birungi.j100@hotmail.frI'm not a baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow that even I could make a delicious hickory nut cake.
Diego Salazar
sd@aol.comI love this recipe! It's so easy to follow and the cake always turns out perfect.
Not_ SHEXA
s-not_@gmail.comThis is the best hickory nut cake I've ever had! The flavor was amazing and the cake was so moist.
Wyanet Abela
a_w@yahoo.comThe cake was easy to make and the instructions were clear. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Phiwokuhle Khomo
khomo_phiwokuhle@yahoo.comI've made this cake multiple times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe for any occasion.
Mukesh Aryal
mukesha@gmail.comThis hickory nut cake was a hit at my family gathering! Everyone loved the moist texture and the nutty flavor.