Elegant Tennessee Black Walnut Cake

Recipe By : Jo Anne Merrill
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:55
Categories : Cakes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
7 large eggs
1/4 tablespoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup light molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
black walnuts -- halved
--- Cream frosting: ---
1 egg white
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup black walnuts -- chopped

Separate eggs and save one egg white for the frosting.

CAKE:
1. Sift flour with salt, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice
(substitute mace for allspice if preferred).
2. Beat 6 egg whites with cream of tartar at high speed until light and
fluffy. Gradually add corn syrup; continue beating until stiff peaks form.
DO NOT underbeat.
3. Beat 7 egg yolks with molasses and vanilla at high speed until thick.
Blend in dry ingredients. Fold this mixture into egg whites, using a rubber
spatula to fold in gently but completely.
4. Pour into ungreased 10-inch tube pan.
5. Bake in preheated 350-degree oven for 40-50 minutes or until cake sp