Black Walnut Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream Crisco and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. 2
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. 3
   Sift together flour and soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk and vanilla.
4. 4
   Beat well.
5. 5
   Fold in walnuts.
6. 6
   Spoon batter into 3 greased and floured 9-inch cake pans.
7. 7
   Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes or until done.
8. 8
   Cool thoroughly on wire racks.