Walnut Glory Cake

Name: Walnut Glory Cake
Ingredients: 9 eggs, separated; 1 1/2 c. sugar, divided; 2 tsp. vanilla extract; 3/4 c. all-purpose flour; 2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1 tsp. salt; 2 c. finely chopped walnuts; 2 c. confectioners sugar; 2 to 3 Tbsp. milk

9 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

9 eggs, separated
1 1/2 c. sugar, divided
2 tsp. vanilla extract
3/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
2 c. finely chopped walnuts
2 c. confectioners sugar
2 to 3 Tbsp. milk

Directions

1

In a mixing bowl, beat egg yolks until slightly thickened. Gradually add 3/4 cup sugar, beating until thick and lemon colored. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cinnamon and salt. Add to batter and beat until smooth. In another mixing bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Add remaining sugar 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff peaks form. Fold 1/4 of the egg whites into batter. Fold in remaining egg whites. Fold in nuts. Spoon into a greased 10-inch tube pan. Bake at 350° for 50 minutes or until cake
2

springs back. Cool. Run knife around cake. Remove from pan.