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cherry walnut cake

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Cheryl Turner
Irmo, SC

I found this recipe back in the eighties from the newspaper. My family, especially my Mother and Brother (rest their souls) said this was the best cake they have ever eaten. I swapped the English Walnuts for the Black Walnuts. Cream Cheese Frosting: 1 pkg (3 oz) Philadelphia cream cheese, softened. 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 stick butter; 1/2 box (1lb size) confectioners sugar. Blend all ingredients until smooth.

(2 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 35 Min

Ingredients For cherry walnut cake

  • 1 c
    hot water
  • 1 c
    dates, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    butter, softened
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 c
    maraschino cherries, drained
  • 1 c
    walnuts, chopped
  • 1
    egg
  • 1 pinch
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda

How To Make cherry walnut cake

  • 1
    Add hot water to dates. Set aside.
  • 2
    Cream butter, egg, salt, sugar and vanilla.
  • 3
    Gradually add flour and soda.
  • 4
    Add dates with liquid, cherries and walnuts. Mix thoroughly.
  • 5
    Pour mixture into greased and lightly floured 13x9 baking pan.
  • 6
    Bake at 350 degrees 35 to 40 minutes.
  • 7
    Frost when cool.

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