Snow White Nut Cake

Prep: 30 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Snow White Nut Cake is a classic, moist cake infused with almond flavor and loaded with crunchy hickory nuts. Its delicate texture and rich flavor make it perfect for special occasions or teatime gatherings, offering a delightful balance of sweetness and nutty richness.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups sifted cake flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 3/4 cup vegetable shortening
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring
  • 1 cup chopped hickory nuts
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup milk
  • 6 egg whites

Instructions

  1. Sift cake flour, salt, and baking powder together six times.
  2. Cream sugar, vegetable shortening, vanilla, and almond flavoring until light and fluffy.
  3. Add milk alternately with the flour mixture to the creamed mixture, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Fold in chopped hickory nuts, then gently fold in beaten egg whites.
  5. Pour batter into two greased and floured 9-inch cake pans.
  6. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

623 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 24.5g 49% DV
Total Fat 28.1g 36% DV
Carbs 55.5g 20% DV
Fiber 1.7g 6% DV
Sugar 16.1g 32% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12744.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 476.8mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 15.5mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 12.9mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1605.3mg 100% DV
Iron 6.4mg 35% DV
Diet fit High-protein
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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