Ingredients

  • Topping
  • 10 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
  • 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • Cake
  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon black walnut extract
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Grease 10-inch tube pan.
  • In small bowl, combine topping ingredients; set aside.
  • Beat butter and sugar in large bowl until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in eggs, sour cream and vanilla until well mixed.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in bowl.
  • On low speed add flour mixture to batter, beating until smooth.
  • Spoon 1/3 (about 2 cups) of the batter into prepared pan, spreading evenly.
  • Sprinkle with 1/3 of the topping (scant 1 cup).
  • Repeat layering 2 more times.
  • Bake 55 to 65 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan on wire rack for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from pan.