*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         Black Walnut Pound Cake

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Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cakes                            Desserts
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  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           Butter -- softened
     1/2  cup           Shortening
   3      cups          Sugar
   5                    Eggs
   3      cups          All-purpose flour
   1      teaspoon      Baking powder
   1      cup           Whole milk
   1      teaspoon      Vanilla extract
     1/4  teaspoon      Almond extract (to 1/2 tsp)
   1      cup           Black walnut -- chopped
                        -----CREAM CHEESE FROSTING-----
   1      package       Cream cheese -- softened (8oz)
     1/4  cup           Butter -- softened
   1                    Box confectioner's sugar -- (16 oz)
   1      teaspoon      Vanilla extract

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar. 
 Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. 
 Sift together flour and baking powder; add alternately with milk 
and extracts to creamed mixture, beating on low speed just until combined.
Fold in nuts.  Pour into a greased and floured 10-inch tube pan. 
 Bake at 325 degrees F for about 1 hour and 25 minutes or until cake tests done. 
 Cool 10 minutes on a wire rack before removing from pan.  Cool thoroughly.

 For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter in a medium mixing bowl.  
Add sugar and mix well.  Add vanilla; beat until smooth. 
 Spread on cooled cake.  Cake can be made with or with frosting.  

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