WALNUT POUND CAKE

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

Provided by Scarlett516

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
3 cups sugar
5 eggs
3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 -2 cup black walnuts or 1 -2 cup regular walnuts, chopped
confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F Grease and flour a 10-inch tube or Bundt pan and set aside.
  • Cream together the butter and shortening with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Gradually add the sugar.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well between each addition.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder.
  • Gradually add to the butter mixture, alternating each addition with the milk.
  • Mix until just blended.
  • Stir in the vanilla and walnuts.
  • Pour into the pan and bake for 90 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10-15 minutes. Remove from the pan and cool thoroughly on a wire rack.
  • Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.2, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 98.7, Sodium 123, Carbohydrate 57, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 37.8, Protein 6.9

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