FANCY NUT BLACK WALNUT CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

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I created this recipe to highlight my Black Walnut Pound cake. I wanted the frosting to be as unique as the cake, & this is my interpretation of my vision for the recipe. It turned out even better than I had anticipated. It REALLY COMPLIMENTED THE CAKE in flavor. The Fancy Nut Solo Filling combined with the BLACK WALNUTS &...

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 stick butter softened (1/2 pound)
2 lb powdered sugar
1 Tbsp black walnut flavoring
1 tsp natural coffee flavor
2 Tbsp instant coffee granules (crushed)
1 can(s) solo fancy nut filling (12.5 oz. size)
1/3 c evaporated milk
16 oz softened cream cheese (1 pound)
1 Tbsp frangelico liqueur
2 c chopped black walnuts

Steps:

  • 1. Please NOTE: BLACK WALNUTS has a unique and different flavor from English Walnuts) a bit pricey but worth it. I ended up ordering my Black Walnuts from Amazon & Nuts.com.
  • 2. This is what they look like before you crack them. Add softened butter and Powdered sugar to a large bowl. Beat till it comes together.
  • 3. Add softened cream cheese and beat again to blend.
  • 4. Add the coffee granules, coffee flavor, Frangelico Liqueur, & Black Walnut Flavor, then beat again to blend together.
  • 5. Add Fancy Nut filling, and beat to blend together till blended.
  • 6. Add evaporated milk 1 tablespoon at a time till desired spreading consistency is reached.
  • 7. Add Chopped Black Walnuts and stir till blended into frosting.
  • 8. Frost cake as desired. Garnish if desired. Refrigerate any left overs, and save for another use, or freeze till needed.

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