Best Black Walnut Cream Cheese Pound Cake Recipes

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BLACK WALNUT POUND CAKE



Black Walnut Pound Cake image

I still remember my grandmother making this cake when I was a child...oh, how good it smelled and tasted!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
3 cups sugar
5 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup chopped black walnuts
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift together flour and baking powder; add alternately to creamed mixture with milk and extracts, beating on low speed just until combined. Fold in nuts. , Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 325° for about 1 hour 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a rack for 10 minutes before removing from pan to cool completely., In a small bowl, combine frosting ingredients; spread over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 655 calories, Fat 32g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 86g carbohydrate (67g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

MOM MCGEE'S BLACK WALNUT POUND CAKE



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Pound Cakes are one of my all time favorite desserts. I love the simple goodness of them. This Black Walnut Pound Cake has to be at the top of my list. Like so many of my favorite recipes, this recipe came from my Grandmother. Whenever I make it, I am always taken back in time, remembering all the hours I spent standing in a...

Provided by Debbie Thurmond

Categories     Cakes

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 c butter, room temperature
1/3 c shortening
3 c sugar
5 eggs
3 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 c milk
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 - 3/4 c black walnuts, finely chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Do NOT preheat oven.
  • 2. Beat butter and shortening ustil smooth and creamy. Add sugar and beat at medium speed for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time and beat until well blended.
  • 3. In a small bowl combine the flour with the baking powder. Add slowly into the butter/sugar mixture, alternately with the milk until just blended.
  • 4. Stir in vanilla. Fold in the chopped walnuts and pour into a greased, floured 10-inch tube pan or bundt pan.
  • 5. Place in a cold oven and bake at 325 degrees for 1 1/4 or 1 1/2 hours until done. Test for doneness with a toothpick. Cool in pan for 30 minutes. Remove from pan and continue to cool on a rack or turn out on a cake plate. Glaze if desired. Enjoyed.

BLACK WALNUT CAKE



Black Walnut Cake image

My mother's family members all were excellent cooks and known for their great hospitality. A longtime family favorite, this old-fashioned cake was always expected at holiday dinners, special occasions and potlucks.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup chopped black or English walnuts
3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole milk
FROSTING:
1-3/4 cups sugar
4 large egg whites
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a bowl, toss walnuts with 1/4 cup flour; set aside. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla; mix well., Combine the baking powder, salt and remaining flour; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in the reserved nut mixture., Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, egg whites, water and cream of tartar. With a portable mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute. Continue beating on low speed over low heat until frosting reaches 160°, about 9 minutes., Pour into the bowl of a heavy-duty stand mixer; add vanilla. Beat on high speed until frosting forms stiff peaks, about 7 minutes. Frost the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

BLACK WALNUT CAKE



Black Walnut Cake image

Make and share this Black Walnut Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 1 three-layer cake

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
5 eggs, separated
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped black walnut
1 (3 ounce) can flaked coconut
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
chopped black walnut
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
6 3/4 cups sifted powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • To make the frosting: in a large mixing bowl, cream butter and cream cheese; gradually add powdered sugar, beating (with an electric mixer) until mixture is light and fluffy.
  • Stir in vanilla; set aside.
  • To make cake: In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and shortening; gradually add sugar, beating well with an electric mixer at medium speed.
  • Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • In another bowl, combine buttermilk and soda; stir until soda is dissolved.
  • Add flour to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with flour.
  • Mix after each addition.
  • Stir in vanilla.
  • Add in 1 cup walnuts and coconut; stir well.
  • In another bowl, beat egg whites (at room temperature) and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form; fold egg white mixture into batter.
  • Pour batter into 3 greased/floured 9-inch round cake pans.
  • Bake in a 350° oven for 22-25 minutes or until pick comes out clean.
  • Cool cakes in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans and let cool completely on wire racks.
  • Spread Cream Cheese Frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake.
  • Press additional chopped walnuts onto sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 11312, Fat 572.6, SaturatedFat 277.9, Cholesterol 2020.4, Sodium 4658.3, Carbohydrate 1474.7, Fiber 18.9, Sugar 1247.4, Protein 124.2

BLACK WALNUT POUND CAKE



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This is a recipe from my mom's recipe file. If you ever have black walnuts on hand, this cake is a must try!

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 1 bundt cake, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups black walnuts, chopped
1 1/2 cups butter
8 ounces cream cheese
3 cups flour
3 cups sugar
6 eggs
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Butter and flour a 10" tube pan.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 cup black walnuts in tube pan and set aside.
  • Cream butter and cream cheese, then add sugar beating until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Add flour and salt, stirring until well combined.
  • Stir in vanilla and remaining black walnuts.
  • Pour batter into prepared tube pan.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Cool in pan 10 minutes.
  • Remove from pan and cool completely on rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.7, Fat 20.8, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 93.8, Sodium 139.8, Carbohydrate 38.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 25.3, Protein 5.9

BLACK WALNUT CREAM CHEESE POUND CAKE



Black Walnut Cream Cheese Pound Cake image

This is my all-time favorite pound cake I have been making for 20 years. It is better after the second or third day! ENJOY!

Provided by Stephanie Dodd

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 c butter (do not substitute)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
3 c sugar
3 c cake flour or 2 2/3 cup all purpose flour
2 Tbsp vanilla
1 1/2 c black walnut pieces
6 eggs

Steps:

  • 1. In bowl, whip butter and cream cheese together. Gradually add sugar and beat until thoroughly dissolved. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in flour gradually. Stir in vanilla and black walnut pieces.
  • 2. Pour into greased and floured bundt pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 60 - 75 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before inverting. DELISH!!

BLACK WALNUT POUND CAKE WITH FROSTING



Black Walnut Pound Cake With Frosting image

This is a special cake because it is made with black walnuts. I've included a black walnut frosting to be used or not.

Provided by Nana Lee

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
3 cups sugar
5 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3 cups cake flour or 3 cups plain flour
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon vanilla flavoring
1 tablespoon black walnut flavoring
1 cup black walnut, chopped
1/4 cup butter
4 ounces cream cheese
1 tablespoon black walnut flavoring
1 lb powdered sugar
1/2 cup black walnut, chopped
milk, if needed

Steps:

  • Oven at 325º F.
  • Cake:.
  • Cream butter and shortening.
  • Add sugar and cream together.
  • Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each.
  • Add sour cream and mix together.
  • Add baking powder to flour.
  • Add to creamed mixture, alternating flour mixture and milk.
  • Add flavorings and mix well.
  • Mix in chopped black walnuts by hand.
  • Pour into a greased and floured 10 inch tube pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour, turn down oven to 300ºF for 30 minutes more.
  • Remove and cool.
  • Frosting:.
  • Cream butter and cream cheese.
  • Add flavoring and powdered sugar.
  • Mix nuts in by hand. Mix well.
  • Put on cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 919.8, Fat 47, SaturatedFat 20.3, Cholesterol 159.2, Sodium 225, Carbohydrate 117.7, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 87.5, Protein 11

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