hickory nut cake

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Circleville, WV
Updated on Dec 27, 2014

Delicacy, rich cake. Great for fundraisers.

prep time 25 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake
yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups flour, sifted
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup nuts, finely chopped
  • 3 - egg whites
  • FILLING & FROSTING:
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • pinch of - salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup nuts, finely chopped
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

How To Make hickory nut cake

  • Step 1
    Prepare cake ingredients: Mix sugar, shortening and milk. Add sifted flour and other ingredients (alternating dry ingredients with milk ingredients). Add nuts. Fold in beaten egg whites. Bake at 350 in two layer cake pans for approximately 25 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Prepare filling and frosting: Blend flour and milk. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes to reach a thick paste. Cool to lukewarm.
  • Step 3
    Meanwhile, cream butter, sugar and pinch of salt. Beat with egg beater until fluffy. Fold in vanilla and nuts. Use about 1/2 of mixture for the filling between layers. The remainder mixture, add powdered sugar small amounts at a time. Spread the remaining mixture on top and sides of cake.

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Category: Cakes
Keyword: #nuts
Keyword: #easy
Keyword: #desserts
Keyword: #fundraiser
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Nuts

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