FESTIVE NUT CAKE

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With almonds, cashews, pecans and walnuts, this spiced cake is loaded with crunchy nuts. It's the perfect ending to a Christmastime feast. -Jeanne Kemper, Bagdad, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 large eggs, separated
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup slivered almonds
1 cup each chopped cashews, pecans and walnuts
TOPPING:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
3 to 4 teaspoons 2% milk
Additional slivered almonds, salted cashews and pecan and walnut halves, toasted, optional

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 325°. Grease and flour a 10-in. tube pan., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition., Add cream of tartar to egg whites; with clean beaters, beat on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter with almonds, cashews, pecans and walnuts., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 60-65 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely., For glaze, in a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar and enough milk to reach desired consistency. Drizzle over cake and, if desired, sprinkle with additional nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504 calories, Fat 30g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 316mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Tonmoy Das
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This cake is delicious! I love the combination of nuts and dried fruit.


Sarfo Criss
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I made this cake for my friend's birthday and she loved it! It was the perfect way to celebrate.


Lutur Ahmed
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love that it's not too sweet.


Kimberly Vitrano
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Mckillen 99
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This cake is delicious! The nuts and dried fruit give it a great texture and flavor.


rabee'ah abbas
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This recipe is easy to follow and the cake turned out great! I used a bundt pan and it was perfect.


Sikhar Chaudhary
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I made this cake for my family's Christmas dinner and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Pakapak Huka
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This cake is delicious! The nuts and dried fruit give it a great texture and flavor.


Sonu mahato
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This cake is so easy to make and it turned out perfect. I'll definitely be making it again.


Ayhem Khodmi
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making this cake again.


Chris Bowman
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This cake is delicious! I love the combination of nuts and dried fruit.


High Voltage
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I made this cake for my friend's birthday and she loved it! It was the perfect way to celebrate.


Norman Mcgregor
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love that it's not too sweet.


Khitab afridi Khan
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


FK47 tv
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This cake is delicious! The nuts and dried fruit give it a great texture and flavor.


nicko windeth
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This recipe is easy to follow and the cake turned out great! I used a bundt pan and it was perfect.


Gina Diaz
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I made this cake for my family's Christmas dinner and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Luis Meza
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of nuts and dried fruit.


babatunde sulymanopeyemi
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I love this recipe because it's so easy to make. I can throw it together in no time, and it always turns out great.


Laiba Raseed
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This festive nut cake was a hit at my holiday party! The combination of nuts, dried fruit, and spices was perfect, and the cake was moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again next year.