Black Walnut Cake

Directions

1. 1
   In a bowl, toss walnuts with 1/4 cup flour; set aside.
2. 2
   In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
3. 3
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. 4
   Add vanilla; mix well.
5. 5
   Combine the baking powder, salt and remaining flour; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk.
6. 6
   Stir in the reserved nut mixture.
7. 7
   Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in.
8. 8
   tube pan.
9. 9
   Bake at 350 for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
10. 10
    Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. 11
    In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, egg whites, water and cream of tartar.
12. 12
    With a portable mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute.
13. 13
    Continue beating on low speed over low heat until frosting reaches 160, about 9 minutes.
14. 14
    Pour into a large mixing bowl; add vanilla.
15. 15
    Beat on high speed until frosting forms stiff peaks, about 7 minutes.
16. 16
    Frost the cake.
17. 17
    Yield: 12-16 servings.
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