This recipe makes good use of the bold flavor of black walnuts, which are native to central and eastern United States.
INGREDIENTS (for 2 servings):
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 2/3 cups white sugar
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/8 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon black walnut extract
- 1 cup chopped black walnuts
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch round cake pans. Sift flour, salt and baking powder together and set aside.
In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and beat in well. Add flour mixture alternately with milk and mix well. Add vanilla and walnut extract. Fold in nuts.
Pour batter into 2 - 9 inch pans. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.