Black Walnut Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. 2
   Add egg yolks one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition.
3. 3
   Sift dry ingredients together.
4. 4
   Add alternately with milk and vanilla, beating after each addition.
5. 5
   Fold in nuts, then stiffly beaten egg whites.
6. 6
   Pour into greased and floured 10-inch tube pan or Bundt pan.
7. 7
   Bake at 350° for 60 minutes or until done.
8. 8
   Remove from pan to wire rack and drizzle glaze over hot cake.