Mountain Measures · 1974
Black Walnut Pound Cake
From Mrs. Ronald A. McKenney. The book didn't print a hometown.
- CourseCakes
- Oven350°F
- Time1 hour
- MakesServes 12 to 16
- Ingredients7
- Steps6
Ingredients Tick as you go
Method
Tap a step to mark it done.
Step 1: Grease and lightly flour a 9" tube pan.
Step 2: Cream butter until light and fluffy, then gradually add the sugar.
Step 3: Add eggs one at a time, beating until light and creamy.
Step 4: Add flour alternately with the water and vanilla, beating until smooth and light.
Step 5: Fold in walnuts.
Step 6: Pour into the pan and bake at 350°F for 1 hour, or until a tester comes out clean.
From the cook
Do not over-bake, or the cake will be dry.