Black Walnut Pound Cake with Frosting
Indulge in the rich, nutty flavors of a classic Southern dessert with this Black Walnut Pound Cake with Frosting. Perfectly moist and buttery, this cake is infused with the deep, earthy notes of black walnut extract and loaded with crunchy chopped black walnuts, creating a delightful texture in every bite. Baked to golden perfection in a bundt or tube pan, this show-stopping pound cake is topped with a luscious homemade frosting made from creamy butter, powdered sugar, and a splash of vanilla. Whether served as the centerpiece for a holiday table or a cozy weekend treat, this cake’s decadent sweetness and rustic charm make it utterly irresistible.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2.5 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon black walnut extract
- 1 cup black walnuts, chopped
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan or tube pan.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Stir in the vanilla extract, black walnut extract, and chopped black walnuts until evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the frosting, beat the butter in a mixing bowl until creamy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and fluffy.
Once the cake is completely cool, spread the frosting evenly over the top and sides.
Optional: Sprinkle additional chopped black walnuts on top for garnish before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
739 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.9 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.5 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 162 mg | 54% | |
| Sodium | 70 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.3 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 73.6 g | ||
| Protein | 8.8 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 55 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 140 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
