Deliciously Nutty Old-Fashioned Kentucky Nut Cake Recipe

Indulge in the rich flavors of this old-fashioned Kentucky nut cake. Packed with a combination of pecans and walnuts, this cake adds a delightful crunch to every bite. The moist and tender cake infused with vanilla and cinnamon is layered with a luscious cream cheese frosting and topped with a generous sprinkle of chopped nuts. Perfect for any special occasion or as a tea-time treat, this nutty cake will surely please your taste buds.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Additional chopped nuts for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and stir in the vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
4. Fold in the chopped pecans and walnuts.
5. Divide the batter equally between the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. To prepare the cream cheese frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and well combined.
9. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top. Repeat with the remaining layers.
10. Frost the sides of the cake with the remaining cream cheese frosting. Garnish with additional chopped nuts on top.
11. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
12. Slice and serve the deliciously nutty old-fashioned Kentucky nut cake.

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