black walnut pound cake

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74 Pinches
Frankford, DE
Updated on May 29, 2013

This recipe was given to me many many years ago. It truly is a tried and well enjoyed cake by all who try it. I am always reminded when I bake this of the many times I sat around my grandmother's kitchen cracking walnuts! Note that you begin baking this in a COLD oven!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 1 Hr 45 Min
method Bake
yield 12-16 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup crisco
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 5 - eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3/4 cup cream
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup black walnuts, chopped

How To Make black walnut pound cake

  • Step 1
    In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, Crisco and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Step 2
    Add eggs, one at a time and beat with mixer after each addition.
  • Step 3
    Add salt, baking powder, and flour which you have whisked together in another bowl. Beat with mixer until blended well.
  • Step 4
    Add water, cream, and vanilla. Mix well to blend together.
  • Step 5
    Fold in walnuts. (I like to have them mixed with a little flour). Pour in a greased and floured tube pan.
  • Step 6
    Place in a COLD oven. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 45 minutes.

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Category: Cakes
Method: Bake
Culture: Southern
Ingredient: Nuts

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