Old Kentucky Nut Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A rich and nutty cake featuring walnuts and a tender crumb, perfect for family gatherings or special occasions, combining classic flavors with a moist texture.

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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 2/3 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/3 cups walnuts

Instructions

  1. Cream together shortening, butter, and sugar.
  2. Add eggs and beat well.
  3. Add flour, baking powder, and salt; mix well.
  4. Stir in milk, vanilla, and walnuts.
  5. Pour batter into a prepared pan and bake at 350°F until done.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

1015 kcal 51% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.3g 21% DV
Total Fat 71g 91% DV
Carbs 77.2g 28% DV
Fiber 3.6g 13% DV
Sugar 15.4g 31% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12495mg 100% DV
Potassium 441.3mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 141mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 63mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 13.4mg 15% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1671.5mg 100% DV
Iron 6.9mg 38% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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