HICKORY NUT CAKE

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Grandma made this cake often when I was a little girl, using nuts I collected.-Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

3/4 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
2-1/2 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, grated
1/2 cup chopped hickory nuts
1/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries
4 egg whites
FROSTING:
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
10 to 12 hickory nut halves, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with water. Add extracts, chocolate, nuts and cherries; mix well. , In a small bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form; fold into batter. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool. , For frosting, cream shortening and butter in a bowl. Add extracts and salt. Beat in sugar and milk. Frost cake. Top with nut halves if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 180mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Md Yeasin Afrat Afrat
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This cake is delicious! It's moist and flavorful, and the hickory nuts give it a unique and delicious twist. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Maghu Chy
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the hickory nuts. It's definitely a recipe that I'll be making again.


Khadm Kurde
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This cake is the perfect way to celebrate the fall season. The hickory nuts add a delicious nutty flavor that pairs perfectly with the warm spices. It's also incredibly moist and fluffy, making it the perfect dessert for any occasion.


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Mathematicals Electron
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This cake is delicious! The hickory nuts give it a unique and nutty flavor that I love. It's also very moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


great james
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This cake is a keeper! It's moist and flavorful, and the hickory nuts add a delicious touch. I'll definitely be making this cake again.


Juma
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Not a fan. The hickory nuts were too overpowering and the cake was too dense.


Ashai Studio
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This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and crumbly, and the hickory nuts were barely noticeable. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Cherry Quintanilla
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the nutty flavor of the hickory nuts. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


Balkumari Ghale
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This cake is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful, and the hickory nuts give it a unique and delicious twist. I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Indiphile Sobahle
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this cake. I'm not usually a fan of nut cakes, but this one was really good. The hickory nuts added a nice depth of flavor and the cake was moist and fluffy. I would definitely make this cake again.


Sophia Amos
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This hickory nut cake is the perfect fall dessert! It's moist, flavorful, and has a delicious nutty flavor. I love that it's made with simple ingredients that I always have on hand. It's also really easy to make, which is a bonus. I'll definitely be