Black Walnut Cake* * * * *

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter and gradually add sugar, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer.
2. 2
   Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. 3
   Combine buttermilk and soda, stirring until soda is dissolved.
4. 4
   Add flour to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour.
5. 5
   Stir in vanilla and walnuts.
6. 6
   Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff and fold into batter.
7. 7
   Pour into 3 greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans.
8. 8
   Bake in a preheated 350° oven for 22 to 25 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Remove from pans and cool on rack. Spread with Cream Cheese Frosting and press walnut halves around the sides.