Brandied Apple and Black Walnut Cake Recipe

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Brandied Apple and Black Walnut Cake
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  1. CAKE:.
  2. Grease and lightly flour two 9x1-1/2-inch round baking pans; set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, mace, and cloves.
  4. Stir in chopped apples, eggs, walnuts, buttermilk, and oil.
  5. Spread batter into prepared pans.
  6. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near centers comes out clean.
  7. Cool cakes in pans on wire racks for 15 minutes.
  8. Remove from pans; cool completely on wire racks.
  9. Place a cake layer on a serving platter.
  10. Spoon hot Apple Glaze over top of layer.
  11. Let stand about 20 minutes or until set.
  12. Meanwhile, prepare Brandied Cream Cheese Frosting.
  13. Spread about 3/4 cup of the frosting over glazed cake layer.
  14. Top with the remaining cake layer.
  15. Frost cake top and side with frosting.
  16. Cover and store any remaining cake in the refrigerator.
  17. APPLE GLAZE:
  18. In a small saucepan, stir together 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon buttermilk, and 1 teaspoon light-colored corn syrup. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes or until reduced to 1/4 cup. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 tablespoon apple brandy, apple juice, or apple cider. Cover cake when it has cooled to warm.
  19. BRANDIED CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
  20. In a large bowl, beat one 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup butter, softened; and 1 tablespoon apple brandy, apple juice, or apple cider with an electric mixer on medium to high speed until light and fluffy. Gradually add 2 cups sifted powdered sugar, beating well.
  21. Gradually beat in an additional 2 to 2-1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar to make a frosting of spreading consistency.
  22. Spread over completely cooled cake.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 330.81 Kcal (1385 kJ)
Calories from fat 144.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.02g 25%
Cholesterol 52.65mg 18%
Sodium 107.71mg 4%
Potassium 163.52mg 3%
Total Carbs 44.24g 15%
Sugars 30.42g 122%
Dietary Fiber 1.37g 5%
Protein 4.54g 9%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 56.7mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 334.93 Kcal (1402 kJ)
Calories from fat 145.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.22g 25%
Cholesterol 53.31mg 18%
Sodium 109.06mg 4%
Potassium 165.56mg 3%
Total Carbs 44.79g 15%
Sugars 30.8g 122%
Dietary Fiber 1.38g 5%
Protein 4.59g 9%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 57.4mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.7
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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