Ingredients for Walnut Spice Cake For 2
- 1 tablespoon softened shortening (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- Egg
- Vanilla Extract
- All Purpose Flour
- Baking Cocoa
- pinch of salt (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Ground Cinnamon
- Ground Nutmeg
- 1/4 cup milk (for frosting)
- White Vinegar
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- Butter
- Powdered Sugar
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How to Make Walnut Spice Cake For 2
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 6-inch round baking pans.
- In a small bowl, cream together 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) softened shortening and 1/4 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 1 large egg yolk.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
- In another small bowl, combine 1/4 cup milk and 1 teaspoon white vinegar. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients and the milk mixture alternately to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in 1/4 cup chopped walnuts.
- In a clean bowl, beat 1 large egg white until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the batter.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- **For the frosting:** In a small saucepan, whisk together 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour and 1/4 cup milk until smooth.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes, or until thickened.
- Remove from heat and cover to prevent a skin from forming. Cool completely.
- In a small bowl, cream together 2 tablespoons softened butter and 1 tablespoon softened shortening.
- Gradually beat in 1/4 cup powdered sugar.
- Gradually add the cooled milk mixture and beat for 4 minutes, or until fluffy.
- Stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Frost the cooled cake layers and top.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
13 g
Sugar
107g
Fat
57g
Carbs
13g
