CHOCOLATE RING CAKE

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Black walnuts add a flavor twist to this scrumptious, from-scratch cake. I loved to lick the remnants of the sweet, chocolate frosting from Mom's stainless steel bowl. -Joann Jensen (daughter), Lowell, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup boiling water
1 cup shortening
1-3/4 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup buttermilk
1-1/2 cups black walnuts
FROSTING:
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
1/3 cup 2% milk
1/3 cup sugar
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a small bowl, stir chocolate and boiling water until chocolate is melted; cool for 10 minutes. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla and chocolate mixture., Combine the flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Stir in walnuts., Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 40-50 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., For frosting, in a small saucepan, combine the butter, milk, sugar, chocolate, corn syrup and salt. Cook and stir over low heat until blended. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Beat with a mixer for 15 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken. Refrigerate until frosting reaches spreading consistency. Frost top and sides of cake. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 614 calories, Fat 39g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 558mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.