Black Walnut Layer Cake
My sister gave me the recipe for this beautiful cake years ago. The thin layer of frosting spread on the outside gives it a chic modern look. —Lynn Glaze, Warren, Ohio
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1-1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1-1/4 cups finely chopped black or English walnuts
- FROSTING:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 to 3 tablespoons buttermilk
- Additional black walnuts
- Thin orange slices, optional
