Decadent Chocolate Black Walnut Delight 🍫🌰

🎂 Hedy’s (Chocolate) Black Walnut Cake Recipe 🎂

🕒 Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
🍽 Servings: 12

Description:

Indulge in the decadent delight of Hedy’s Chocolate Black Walnut Cake! This exquisite recipe combines the richness of chocolate with the earthy crunch of black walnuts, creating a dessert masterpiece that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re entertaining guests or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, this cake is sure to impress with its moist texture and irresistible flavor. Share the love and savor every bite with this sensational creation from lovewithrecipes.com.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups black walnuts
• 2 cups English walnuts
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup butter
• 5 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons rum
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 2/3 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup carob powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk (for batter)
• 1 1/3 cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted (for glaze)
• 1 tablespoon rum or milk (for glaze)
• 1 tablespoon whipping cream or milk (for glaze)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. Grease and flour a 10-inch square pan or a 10-inch fluted tube pan; set it aside.
3. In a small bowl, stir together the black walnuts, English walnuts, and 2 tablespoons of flour; set aside.
4. In a very large bowl, stir together the granulated sugar, butter, and dark brown sugar until well combined.
5. Using a wooden spoon, beat in the eggs one at a time.
6. Stir in the 2 tablespoons of rum (or milk) and vanilla extract.
7. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, carob powder (or chocolate powder), baking powder, and salt.
8. Incorporate the flour mixture into the egg mixture with a wooden spoon.
9. Gradually stir in the milk until well combined.
10. Fold in the nut mixture gently.
11. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
12. Bake for 65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
13. Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
14. Remove the cake from the pan and let it stand for 1 hour.
15. Drizzle with glaze, if desired. 🍰
16. To make the glaze: In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar, melted butter, and rum (or milk).
17. Stir in the whipping cream (or milk).
18. If necessary, adjust the consistency by adding additional milk or cream, 1 teaspoon at a time, until it reaches the desired drizzling consistency.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 656.6
• Fat: 36.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 17g
• Cholesterol: 153.7mg
• Sodium: 275.8mg
• Carbohydrates: 74.9g
  • Fiber: 3.6g
  • Sugar: 47.3g
• Protein: 11.4g

Indulge in the ultimate chocolatey experience with Hedy’s Black Walnut Cake, a delightful treat that’s guaranteed to satisfy your cravings and impress your guests! Enjoy every moist, nutty bite, and don’t forget to drizzle on that irresistible glaze for an extra touch of sweetness. With its easy-to-follow recipe, you’ll be baking up a storm in no time. 🎉