Mother's Walnut Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
3-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1-1/2 cups buttermilk
2 tsp vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups ground walnuts
frosting:
2 packages (1 8 oz, one 3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup butter, softened
5 to 5-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts

Directions:

In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk and vanilla. Beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in the walnuts.
Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter in a large bowl. Add sugar; mix well. Beat in vanilla until smooth. Spread frosting between layers and over the top and sides of cake. Sprinkle with walnuts. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 12-16 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1435.04 Kcal (6008 kJ)
Calories from fat	386.4 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	42.93g	66%
Cholesterol	113.96mg	38%
Sodium	379.38mg	16%
Potassium	177.88mg	4%
Total Carbs	244.28g	81%
Sugars	127.9g	512%
Dietary Fiber	1.33g	5%
Protein	17.25g	34%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	8%
Iron	0.9mg	5%
Calcium	65.8mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	326.91 Kcal (1369 kJ)
Calories from fat	88.02 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.78g	66%
Cholesterol	25.96mg	38%
Sodium	86.42mg	16%
Potassium	40.52mg	4%
Total Carbs	55.65g	81%
Sugars	29.14g	512%
Dietary Fiber	0.3g	5%
Protein	3.93g	34%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	8%
Iron	0.2mg	5%
Calcium	15mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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