Hickory Nut Cake

9 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. butter and shortening (about half and half)
  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 c. cake flour
  • 1 c. hickory nuts, chopped
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 c. milk
  • 4 egg whites, beaten stiff

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream butter, sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
  2. 2
    Sift flour, baking powder and salt.
  3. 3
    Add alternately with the milk to creamed mixture.
  4. 4
    Beat until smooth.
  5. 5
    Fold in nuts and egg whites.
  6. 6
    Pour into 2 greased 8 x 8 x 2-inch pans.
  7. 7
    Bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Cool.
  8. 8
    Before serving, put layers together and frost with sweetened whipped cream.
  9. 9
    Sprinkle with chopped hickory nuts.

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