WALNUT SPICE CAKE
Theresa Ziemski of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania writes, "This is a family favorite that's a little too large for my husband and me. I'd like a smaller version. Can you help?" Our Test Kitchen came to your rescue, Theresa!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- In a small bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolk; beat well. Stir in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg. Combine milk and vinegar. Add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Fold in walnuts., In a small bowl with clean beaters, beat egg white on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually fold into batter. Transfer to two 6-in. baking pans coated with cooking spray and dusted with flour. Bake at 350° for 15-20 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 small saucepan, combine flour and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Cover; cool to room temperature., In a small bowl, cream butter and shortening. Gradually beat in sugar. Gradually add cooled milk mixture and beat for 4 minutes or until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and salt; beat well. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake.
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Nadia Barker
[email protected]Overall, this is a great recipe for a moist and flavorful walnut spice cake. I would definitely recommend it.
Mir Mir
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time.
Notgaten10
[email protected]Not a fan of walnuts, but this cake was still good.
Md Naich
[email protected]This cake is delicious! The walnuts add a nice crunch and the spices give it a warm flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Joe Baroletti
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! My friends loved it.
AkbarAgha Akbaragha
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dry for my taste. I think I might have overbaked it. But the flavor was good.
Birash Tamang
[email protected]Yum!
Mudassir Rajput
[email protected]I made this cake for my family and they loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the walnuts added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this cake again.
SkaterShark
[email protected]Easy to follow recipe. Cake turned out delicious!
lihle shongwe
[email protected]This walnut spice cake was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the cake was moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.