Ingredients

  • 2/3 c. Shortening
  • 2 x Large eggs
  • 2 1/2 c. Flour
  • 2 tsp Soda
  • 1 tsp Black walnut flavoring
  • 2 Tbsp. Water
  • 2 1/3 c. Confectioners sugar
  • 1 x Egg
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • 2 c. Sugar
  • 2 c. Buttermilk
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • 1 c. Black walnuts, minced
  • 4 Tbsp. Sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/3 c. Shortening

Method

  • Cream 2/3 c shortening and 2 c sugar.
  • Add in 2 Large eggs; one at a time.
  • ; beating well after each one.
  • Add in half the buttermilk;.
  • flour and soda.
  • Beat well.
  • Add in the other half plus the salt; vanilla and black walnut flavoring.
  • Beat.
  • Stir in minced nuts.
  • =14Pour into greased; 9x13 inch pan and bake at 250 degrees for 35 to 40 min or possibly till done.
  • When cold ice with Creamy Icing=14
  • Creamy Icing: Boil water and 4 Tablespoons sugar together in a pan for 2 to 3 min.
  • Let cold.
  • Mix confectioners sugar; salt and egg.
  • Pour sugar-water syrup in and beat smooth.
  • Add in shortening and vanilla LAST (this is important).
  • Beat till creamy.
  • More confectioners sugar may be needed.
  • Ice cake.