Black Walnut Pound Cake With Frosting Recipe

Indulge in this decadent Black Walnut Pound Cake, a delightful treat featuring the rich, earthy flavor of black walnuts. This recipe includes an optional black walnut frosting to elevate the experience to the next level! Perfect for special occasions or a cozy afternoon tea.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 919.8 kcal
Protein 22g
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Ingredients for Black Walnut Pound Cake With Frosting

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How to Make Black Walnut Pound Cake With Frosting

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. **Cake:**
  3. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and ½ cup shortening until light and fluffy.
  4. Gradually add 2 cups granulated sugar, creaming until well combined.
  5. Add 4 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  6. In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup sour cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  7. Add the sour cream mixture to the creamed butter and sugar mixture, mixing until just combined.
  8. In another bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour and 2 teaspoons baking powder.
  9. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  10. Gently fold in 1 ½ cups chopped black walnuts.
  11. Pour batter into a greased and floured 10-inch tube pan.
  12. Bake for 60 minutes at 325°F (160°C), then reduce the oven temperature to 300°F (150°C) and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  13. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  14. **Frosting (Optional):**
  15. In a mixing bowl, cream together ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter and 4 ounces cream cheese until smooth.
  16. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and gradually add 3 cups powdered sugar, mixing until light and fluffy.
  17. Gently fold in ½ cup chopped black walnuts.
  18. Once the cake is completely cool, frost generously.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

349g

Fat

101g

Carbs

39g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Black Walnut Pound Cake With Frosting?

Black Walnut Pound Cake With Frosting takes about 110 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 80 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Black Walnut Pound Cake With Frosting?

Black Walnut Pound Cake With Frosting has approximately 919.8 calories per serving, with about 22 g protein, 39 g carbohydrates and 72 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Black Walnut Pound Cake With Frosting?

The key ingredients for Black Walnut Pound Cake With Frosting are Butter, Shortening, Sugar, Eggs, Sour Cream, Baking Powder. See the full list with measurements above.

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