Smile. I’m looking froward to trying the black walnut cake too as I have fond memories of it as a child and yes indeed it was special since our walnut tree only produced a few nuts and they were very very hard to pick out…. I look forward to hearing your Comments on it below. Hi Anne, When a recipe calls for an amount of sifted flour, it means to measure it AFTER it’s been sifted. Add the walnut pieces. Just curious to know. Gradually add in the light brown sugar, mixing until smooth. ★☆ Let them rest on the cooling rack until completely cooled before frosting. To begin making the layers, add the butter and the shortening to a large mixing bowl. I just wish I had planned ahead when I made mine and used Walnut Flavoring. I’m thankful you and your friends Billy and Jan are doing better. Fold in the chopped walnuts and pour into a greased, floured 10-inch tube pan or bundt pan. “I knew you’d be watching me to see what kind of face I’d make when I took a bite”, he said with a grin. Most of your recipes bring back memories. Share It! Have you ever had the pleasure to enjoy a Black Walnut Cake? I’ll be looking forward to seeing you add your name to our list. 1/2 cup Crisco shortening. I’ve never claimed to be a cake decorator. Smile. The black walnuts came from Asheville farmers’ market and really added to the taste. Experiment with it sometime. Mother's Walnut Cake Recipe: How to Make It | Taste of Home My mom sent me some of her favorite recipes that she has collected from various family members and friends. I hope you’ll try the Black Walnut Cake Recipe. After I took this photo, I used my spatula to smooth out the frosting as evenly as possible across the top and the sides. A little this week, a little the next, until I had everything on hand. They can also be a bit difficult to crack open and enjoy. You’ll need 3 1/2 cups of sifted flour for the layers. ★☆. I think it will help improve the flavor a good bit. Then, you have the cost of cream cheese, butter, and it does add up. I did get lazy about the pans and baked it in a 9×13 glass pan for 47 minutes, I used a toothpick to test. Cream butter and shortening. Smile. I told him to scrape the icing off of whatever he ate. Stir slowly to avoid making a mess. Add eggs, one at a time, mix just until combined. Hi Lori, Maybe you can share your Moms secret with us for making such a great Black Walnut Cake. That just means that I personally read each and everyone before they are approved for viewing on our family friendly website. Ordered a black walnut cracker today and intend to make your cake (with vanilla) because my walnuts have a terrific shell. Black Walnut Cake Recipe, an old fashioned Southern favorite. “It’s good, it’s got a little walnut flavor but not a whole lot.” he says. Thanks Edward. This really isn’t a decorating type of frosting, at least not for me. You made it much better since I knew where you were coming from. As always, I appreciate your visits and do hope you’ll stop by again… real soon. ½ cup Lard, or Crisco Vegetable Shortening Then, I use the back of the spoon to spread the batter out in the pan. We’ll make the cake layers first. I didn’t toss the nuts in flour. We have an old store here in town that sells ham hocks and side meat. Go figure. Follow our easy, step-by-step, photo illustrated instructions to learn how to make it. Smile. As for your Black Walnut Cake, it looks and sounds wonderful but I don’t do two layer cakes, much less three layer cakes because my layers always turn out lopsided. The recipe called for baking the cake in two layers and frosting the whole thing with boiled icing. I had three pans in the oven at one time, which is okay. Step 3, Add sugar and mix thoroughly. Thanks for sharing this recipe. Over the years, conversations often turn to food after a big meal, or when we’re starting to get hungry. If there was ever a time to indulge, it’s during the holidays. 2 teaspoon Butter Nut Flavoring, (or Vanilla) I have a question, my husband cannot have buttermilk, but I have read that if you add vinegar to whole milk, it will taste like buttermilk. Mix the flavoring into the frosting. Alright then, let’s head on out to the kitchen, and… Let’s Get Cooking! You’ll end up adding the 1/2 cup of flour last, then mixing this into the batter. Rich and creamy, use them in deviled eggs or a dip. That’s what I added to the frosting to keep it whiter in color. I will be baking this cake for our Christmas. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers. I’d have to buy the ingredients in installments! 1 tsp. You most always were eating very small pieces of the nut at a time. This year we did for the first time. At 18 minutes, I opened the oven door to rotate the pans. It’s been over 30 years since I’ve had one of these but I remember my Dad picking out the walnuts. What else do you do with the one’s you have? Like my grandmas Red Hot pickles…. And, should you ever decide that you are no longer interested, it’s even quicker to unsubscribe. She brought me some peas from her freezer also some side meat which was not frozen nor refrigerated and cooked them while she was here. Step 1, Sprinkle 1/2 cup flour over nuts. But, it was my fault. Add sugar and cream together. (2018)  This is my cake story, and I’m sticking to it. Repeat this process with the second layer, then add the top layer. “Also sometimes called Pantry or Cupboard […], You can’t make guacamole without avocados. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. I’ll share that info here as well. Throw the ingredients in and the slow cooker works its magic. Be Blessed!!! They just don’t seem to show up on family tables, reunions, or church socials like they did years back. But, I wanted to change that tactic this time and use a quick read digital thermometer to bake the layers until they were done. Cream the ingredients together until smooth. Fill any gaps between the layers with frosting and smooth that out as well. Smile. Cream the butter and shortening together until smooth. I could see the layers had already pulled from the side of the baking pans, which pretty much meant they were done. Reviewed by millions of home cooks. Remove from pan and continue to cool on a rack or turn out on a cake plate. My only regret was not having the Walnut Flavoring. Frosting – And, you’ll need these ingredients to make the frosting. Being a new diabetic, I am going to make it again with Swerve sweeteners and enjoy it even more. Let me know how it turns out if you do try it. Thank you for your visit today. My Granny told me that was the best Black Walnut Cake she’d ever had. Let me know how it turns out if you do. A 5-star recipe for Black Walnut-Brown Sugar Pound Cake made with brown sugar, butter, milk, eggs, sugar, flour, baking powder, vanilla extract, black Life was so simple then. I tried using her recipe for years with mine always turning out too dry. As for the flavoring, use the same amount of Walnut Flavoring as the recipe calls for instead of Vanilla. I hope you’ll do it today. I’m glad you tried our Beef Tips with Rice and Gravy recipe. Get one of our Black walnut pound cake recipe and prepare … Then, I placed a dab of frosting in the center of the cake board I’m using to build my cake on. This will take about three minutes with a good hand mixer. Crecipe.com deliver fine selection of quality Black walnut pound cake - allrecipes.com recipes equipped with ratings, reviews and mixing tips. We’ll be forever grateful. See how much extra you have left over. My niece said the frosting was “delicious” and that I made it look almost “professional.” That made me smile of course. We have 2 black walnut trees in our back yard. It’s interesting. Part of the series: Pound Cakes. He picked all our nuts up. Did you figure out the cost of this cake? Save It! https://recipeland.com/recipe/v/black-walnut-pound-cake-27044 Want to save this recipe? See more ideas about black walnuts, pound cake, pound cake recipes. It would taste the same and be less work for sure. When done, remove the layers from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes. She will often make cupcakes for individual servings or in a bundt pan. I turned the layer top side down, and placed it on the board, centering it as best I could. Thanks in advance and God Bless, Deborah, Hi Deborah, I do hope you get to try our Black Walnut Cake recipe. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each. Use a folding action by dipping down to the bottom and bring the batter up over the top and repeat this until the walnuts are mixed into the batter. Better safe than sorry. I have to admit that I agreed with him. To begin, sift your flour into a large bowl. I do hope you’ll keep it up and visit with us often. Hi Dora, Happy Anniversary to you both. Beat butter and shortening ustil smooth and creamy. I hope not. Enjoy! ¾ cup Rendered Fresh Lard at room temperature. First, you have to wait for the walnuts to fall off the tree in the Fall of the year. You can make this as a round cake or a loaf, instructions for both. Measure out a level cup of flour from the bag. Once my layers cooled, I wrapped them in clear plastic wrap and just left them on my counter until the next day to frost them. I use a large spoon and try to scoop out about the same amount each time and add it to the pans. I was so young and my Grandmother's kitchen was my favorite place to be. Set aside for now. Place the cream cheese, butter and flavoring in a large mixing bowl. Sift the flour, then set this aside for the time being. Add the eggs, one at a time to the mixing bowl. 102 ratings 4.6 out of 5 star rating. Be sure to visit with us often. (Had to pay shipping charges on the walnuts too, forgot that) I appreciate you stopping by today. Repeat this process until you have added all the eggs to the batter. 5 Large Eggs, at room temperature Black Walnut Cake – You’ll need these ingredients to make the cake. Add baking powder to flour, alternate flour mixture with the milk. Add in… https://ahundredyearsago.com/2011/12/20/old-time-black-walnut-cake-recipe We’ll end with flour. -Steve. Total Time. Add … Using a scoop will help you keep the thickness of the frosting between each layer about the same. 1 tbsp. Thanks, I can’t wait to try to make this (try being the operative word!)! You were talking about black walnut flavoring. Hi Ann, I haven’t seen a walnut tree in a long time that I’m aware of. This will take just about 20 seconds. Southern Flavoring Company sells a special Happy Home brand of Black Walnut Flavoring that would add even more flavor to this cake. Repeat the process until you’ve got it all mixed together. Freezer friendly too. I do hope you’ll visit with us again… real soon. After about 30 minutes, you can remove the cake from the refrigerator and frost the sides and top as you like. THURSDAY, FEB. 14, 2002 - Black Walnut bundt Cake for lifestyle. Walnut Cake is a delicious easy recipe. Hi Shirley, I’m glad you had the chance to spend some time with your family over Thanksgiving. ½ pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature. It is great for those days when I just don’t feel like cooking but want to serve my family an impressive dinner. Preheat oven to 350F degrees. I had some leftover so it didn’t take all of them. Learn how to cook great Black walnut pound cake . -Steve. Just use whatever you have on hand. Black Walnut Pound Cake. I also use a canned spray with flour mixed in to coat the inside of the pans. When I think about cake, I think light and airy cakes with rich chocolate and creamy frosting. I’ve heard my brother talk about Black Walnut Cakes on many of those excursions, so I thought it was about time I tried to make one for him. This is a labor of love because getting the goodie out of the shell is not a easy process. ★☆ 1 cup Butter, at room temperature Just individual pieces of pork, salt cured, that anybody and everybody can pick up and handle. Smile. It’s just part of the learning process. It didn’t work out. Smile. This recipe looks fantastic. 1 ½ cups Black Walnut Pieces, finely chopped, Black Walnut Butter Cream Frosting Ingredients: Pipe a border of frosting around the layer. Maybe I can do better next time. Add sour cream and mix together. Bake until done. Sprinkle 1/2 cup black walnuts in tube pan and set aside. You don’t want any eggshell to get into the batter where it could be much harder to see. that Veg all casserole from Sunday dinners at our church is classic too. In a small bowl combine the flour with the baking powder. Figured it would just look better with the icing. Hope you give it a try. Like so many of my favorite recipes, this recipe came from my Grandmother. Divide batter between the 3 pans. Be Blessed!!! The cynic in me was still convinced that this concept couldn't possibly work for a nut that tastes like the inside of a toolbox, so it was just a question of how far I wanted to take this little adventure. And, thank you for your questions. Glaze if desired. And, without skipping a beat, he replied “Coconut, an old fashioned coconut cake like Mama use to make.”. Be Blessed!!! Coffee & walnut cake. Recipe also for a lovely vanilla frosting. ★☆ I like to cut a parchment circle to fit inside my pans. Bricks or large rocks were often used to crack the shell of the black walnut, often times into many pieces. Mix the cup of flour into the batter just until it’s incorporated into the mixture. ½ cup whole milk buttermilk. We’ll measure out what we need a bit later. I took cake decorating classes many years ago and I was no better when I finished than when I started. Recipe for Black Walnut Pound Cake. You just need to rotate them towards the end of their baking time so they bake more evenly. Oven at 325º F. Cake: Cream butter and shortening. Use a mixer to cream butter and shortening together for 3 minutes. This took a couple of minutes using my mixer on almost the medium speed. Test for doneness with a toothpick. Just repeat the process, alternating between adding a cup of flour, mixing, then adding a half cup of buttermilk and mixing again until you’ve added three cups of flour and the 1 1/2 cups of buttermilk into the batter. Be Blessed!!! Picky point, but probably important, right? I put in a full cup of chopped black walnuts (because I love them) and added a simple maple flavored glaze while it was still warm. Share your memories and comments with us. Grease and flour 3 – 8 inch cake pans. Quick question: I always wonder…is 1 1/2 cups ‘sifted flour’ flour that measures 1 1/2 cups before, or after, it’s sifted. It just works out for us to add the flour one cup at a time, then a half cup of buttermilk at a time until we get it all mixed into the batter. It’ll just make it prettier. https://www.painlesscooking.com/black-walnut-cake-recipe.html Remove from oven, place pans on wire rack and let cool for 10 minutes. Confused yet? Cream butter and cream cheese, then add sugar beating until light and fluffy. As for cost, I paid 10.00 for a pound of Black Walnut pieces already shelled. It was work, but worth it. It’s one of the most popular recipes here on Taste of Southern. That’s always good. Be Blessed!!! Enjoyed. Great news! Hi Marti, Thank you for sharing your comments with us. I’m thankful I had the opportunity to experience it though. I don’t know that it would taste like it, but it is used often as a recipe substitute for buttermilk since buttermilk is something most folks don’t keep on hand. We have for years not picked up the nuts from them. Be Blessed!!! After about 5 more minutes, I got concerned they would over bake and I checked the layers with the thermometer. -Steve. -Steve, Your email address will not be published. Divide the batter evenly between the three pans. My friend John over at Southern Flavoring carries it, and it would be worth the investment if you plan to make the cake. I’m skipping a few photos with some of this process, but here’s what I did. In the list was a recipe for a Black Walnut Pound Cake. You might also like: Mama’s Fresh Coconut Cake, Or, how about this:  Old Fashioned Pineapple Cake Recipe, And, here’s another really good one:  Pig Picking Cake, Tags: black walnut, black walnut cake recipe, butter cream cheese frosting, Buttermilk, cake, desserts, favorite southern cakes, made from scratch, southern flavoring company, Steve Gordon, Taste of Southern, Thanksgiving. Remove layers from pans, place layers on wire rack to cool completely. Smile. Hi Paula, Certainly don’t see why not. TWICE more, before Thanksgiving, he mentioned that coconut cake. 1 cup Light Brown Sugar, packed firm I toss the candied fruits I use when making fruitcake in flour because I’ve also heard it keeps them from settling on the bottom. Add sugar and beat at medium speed for 5 minutes. Just A Pinch will NOT work unless you turn javascript ON in your browser. I have many black walnut trees and a special nut cracker that works. If you enjoyed this article, subscribe to receive more just like it. I shortened it and it is a favorite of my family. So, as it would happen, my brother called me a few days before Thanksgiving and slyly suggested that he would like to have one of his old fashioned cake favorites for the holidays. Let’s start adding the flour. Be Blessed!!! But, it’s a new year and time to start making some changes. Thank You so much! I used three of the 8 inch cake pans to make my cake. Want too? I’m really happy that you tried the cake and glad to hear it turned out well for you. 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