Black Walnut Cake

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From southern living. One of their all-time favorites.

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Steps

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To make the frosting: in a large mixing bowl , cream butter and cream cheese.

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Gradually add powdered sugar , beating until mixture is light and fluffy.

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Stir in vanilla.

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Set aside.

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To make cake: in a large mixing bowl , cream butter and shortening.

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Gradually add sugar , beating well with an electric mixer at medium speed.

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Add egg yolks , one at a time , beating well after each addition.

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In another bowl , combine buttermilk and soda.

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Stir until soda is dissolved.

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Add flour to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture , beginning and ending with flour.

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Mix after each addition.

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Stir in vanilla.

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Add in 1 cup walnuts and coconut.

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Stir well.

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In another bowl , beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.

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Fold egg white mixture into batter.

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Pour batter into 3 greased / floured 9-inch round cake pans.

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Bake in a 350 oven for 22-25 minutes or until pick comes out clean.

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Cool cakes in pans 10 minutes.

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Remove from pans and let cool completely on wire rac.

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Ingredients

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butter, shortening, sugar, eggs, buttermilk, baking soda, all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, black walnut, flaked coconut, cream of tartar, cream cheese, powdered sugar