Peggy’s Old Kentucky Nut Cake with Creamy Caramel Icing
Indulge in the rich flavors of Old Kentucky Nut Cake with creamy caramel icing—a perfect blend of nuts, sweetness, and decadence in every bite!
- Total Time: 55 minutes
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 2/3 cup of shortening
- 1/2 cup of butter
- 1 2/3 cups of granulated sugar
- 3 egg(s)
- 2 2/3 cup of flour
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 cup of milk
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cups of chopped walnuts
Creamy Caramel Frosting
- 1/3 cup of heavy cream
- 6 tablespoons of butter
- 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar
- 3 cups of powdered sugar
Instructions
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PreheatPreheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease and flour pans.
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WhiskWhisk together dry ingredients until well combined. Set aside.
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CreamCream together sugar, butter and shortening until light and fluffy – about 10 minutes.
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Mix in eggs, one at a time until well combined.
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CombineGradually mix together dry and wet mixes – alternating with milk until well mixed. Mix in vanilla.
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BakePour into prepared pans.
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If baking in 2 pans for layers, bake 25-30 minutes. If baking one solid cake, bake for 35-40 minutes. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
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Make the frostingHeat together butter and cream until scalding.
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Caramelize sugar in a sauce pan. Add scalded cream and butter mix. Stir until smooth and lumps are dissolved.
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Gradually stir in powdered sugar and beat until smooth. If too thick, add more cream until desired consistency.
Notes
Equipment
- measuring cup
- measuring spoons
- mixer
- mixing bowl(s)
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 35
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