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WALNUT CAKE
Photo: David Holifield

WALNUT CAKE

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Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 pound English walnuts, chopped

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2

In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.

3

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

4

Stir in the milk.

5

In a separate bowl, combine the flour and baking powder.

6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

7

Fold in the chopped walnuts.

8

Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

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