Black Walnut Cake

Name: Black Walnut Cake
Ingredients: 2 c. flour, sifted; 2 3/4 tsp. baking powder; 1/4 tsp. salt; 2/3 c. shortening; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 1 tsp. vanilla; 3 eggs, separated; 3/4 c. milk; 1 c. black walnuts, ground

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 c. flour, sifted
2 3/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
2/3 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs, separated
3/4 c. milk
1 c. black walnuts, ground

Directions

1

Sift flour, baking powder and salt together.
2

Cream the shortening with sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
3

Add beaten egg yolks and beat thoroughly.
4

Add sifted dry ingredients and milk alternately in small amounts, beating well after each addition. Add nuts and fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.
5

Pour in greased tube pan.
6

Bake in moderate oven (350°) for 30 minutes.