German Nut Cake

11 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 c. flour, sifted
  • 3 tsp. baking powder
  • 4 eggs, separated
  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 c. shortening
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 c. cold water
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. walnuts, chopped
  • 1 banana, mashed

Directions

  1. 1
    Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon; set aside.
  2. 2
    Cream shortening and sugar well.
  3. 3
    Add egg yolks, one at a time.
  4. 4
    Add flour mixture and water alternately with nuts.
  5. 5
    Add vanilla.
  6. 6
    Beat egg whites until stiff, then fold into the batter. Pour into a greased 10-inch tube pan.
  7. 7
    Bake for 1/2 hour at 350°, then bake for 1/2 hour at 375°.

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