Hickory Nut Cake Recipe

Personally, I think that this Hickory Nut Cake recipe is the best in the world. Am I not excited about sharing this with you? The goodness of Nuts makes Hickory Nut Cake a healthy treat. I prepare this yum Hickory Nut Cake as a Dessert every month or even more often. I am sure both of us will be in agreement that this Hickory Nut Cake is very delectable.

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexJust Enjoy
CuisineAmericanCourseDessert
MethodBakedMain IngredientNuts

Ingredients

 
3/4 cup shortening
 
1-1/2 cups sugar
 
2-1/2 cups cake flour
 
2 teaspoons baking powder
 
1/4 teaspoon salt
 
1 cup water
 
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
 
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
 
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, grated
 
1/2 cup chopped hickory nuts
 
1/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries
 
4 egg whites
 
FROSTING:
 
1/2 cup shortening
 
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
 
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
 
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
 
1/8 teaspoon salt
 
3 cups confectioners' sugar
 
1 to 2 tablespoons milk

Directions

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar.
Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with water.
Add extracts, chocolate, nuts and cherries; mix well.
In a small mixing bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form; fold into batter.
Pour into a greased 13-in.x 9-in.x 2-in.baking pan.
Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Cool.
For frosting, cream shortening and butter in a mixing bowl.
Add extracts and salt.
Beat in sugar and milk.
Frost cake.

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