Black Walnut Cake
An army sergeant gave this recipe to a chef. It uses black walnuts for a unique taste.
You can eat the cake warm. It also tastes good cold.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 9, 2026Share
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Description
An army sergeant gave this recipe to a chef. It uses black walnuts for a unique taste.
You can eat the cake warm. It also tastes good cold.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 10
1 cup butter, softened
0.5 cup shortening
3 cups sugar
5 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
0.5 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup milk
0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
0.5 cup chopped black walnuts
Instructions
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Heat your oven to 325 degrees F or 165 degrees C. Put grease and flour in a 10 inch tube pan.
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Mix butter, shortening, and sugar in a big bowl until the mix is light. Add eggs one by one. Mix the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon together. Stir these into the bowl along with the milk. Add vanilla and walnuts. Pour the batter into the pan.
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Bake the cake for 1 hour and 30 minutes. A toothpick should come out clean. Let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Move it to a wire rack to cool.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 592 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 30g
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Saturated Fat 13g
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Cholesterol 120mg
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Sodium 162mg
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Total Carbohydrate 76g
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Dietary Fiber 1g
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Protein 8g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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