Black Walnut Chiffon Cake
2 1/4 cups sifted plain flour (very important that you sift the flour)
1 1/2 cups white sugar
3 tsps. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
Sift above ingredients together twice (very important). Make a hole in middle of sifted ingredients and add:
1/4 tsp. black walnut flavoring
3/4 cup black walnuts
1/2 cup wesson oil
3/4 cup water
5 egg yolks
Mix 3 minutes on medium speed and set aside. Put 8 egg whites in mixing bowl, add 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar; beat on high speed until stiff but not dry. Fold into first mixture. Bake in tube or bundt pan 1 hour and 10 minutes at 325 degrees. Cool in pan 1 hour.
Frosting/Icing:
1 1/2 boxes powdered sugar
1/4 tsp black walnut flavoring
1 stick margarine
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
enough milk to make icing spread good
Mix well and spread on cake.
Hope you enjoy!
Mary (skydiver70)