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Indulge in the rich, nutty flavor of walnut pound cake. Made in a loaf pan, it comes right out of the pan with no problem.
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The Best Walnut Pound Cake Recipe

Indulge in the rich, nutty flavor of walnut pound cake. Made in a loaf pan, it comes right out of the pan with no problem. This step by step guide will teach you how to create this delicious dessert at home. Swap in black walnuts for even more flavor.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: black walnut pound cake, old fashioned walnut pound cake, the best walnut pound cake, walnut pound cake
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 497kcal
Author: Barbara

Ingredients

  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9x5 loaf pan, or spray it with Pam Cooking Spray with Flour.
  • Separate egg yolks from the egg whites.
    Indulge in the rich, nutty flavor of walnut pound cake. Made in a loaf pan, it comes right out of the pan with no problem.
  • Sift flour and baking powder.
    Indulge in the rich, nutty flavor of walnut pound cake. Made in a loaf pan, it comes right out of the pan with no problem.
  • Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, cream the butter until light in color.
  • Add sugar 1/2 cup at a time, and continue to beat until light and fluffy.
  • Add the egg yolks, one at a time, and beat well after each addition.
    Indulge in the rich, nutty flavor of walnut pound cake. Made in a loaf pan, it comes right out of the pan with no problem.
  • At low speed, beat in flour mixture until just combined. Stir in chopped nuts.
    Indulge in the rich, nutty flavor of walnut pound cake. Made in a loaf pan, it comes right out of the pan with no problem.
  • Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
    Indulge in the rich, nutty flavor of walnut pound cake. Made in a loaf pan, it comes right out of the pan with no problem.
  • Gently fold in egg whites to the batter using the under-and-over method. Pour into prepared loaf pan.
    Indulge in the rich, nutty flavor of walnut pound cake. Made in a loaf pan, it comes right out of the pan with no problem.
  • Bake for 70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
    Indulge in the rich, nutty flavor of walnut pound cake. Made in a loaf pan, it comes right out of the pan with no problem.
  • Remove from oven, and let cool in the pan for 15 minutes on a wire rack.
    Indulge in the rich, nutty flavor of walnut pound cake. Made in a loaf pan, it comes right out of the pan with no problem.
  • Loosen the edges with a knife, and remove from pan. Continue to let cool on wire rack.
    Indulge in the rich, nutty flavor of walnut pound cake. Made in a loaf pan, it comes right out of the pan with no problem.
  • Slick thick or thin. Eat as is, slathered with butter, or top with a sauce such as a rhubarb chutney.
    Indulge in the rich, nutty flavor of walnut pound cake. Made in a loaf pan, it comes right out of the pan with no problem.

Notes

    • This recipe makes one loaf of walnut pound cake. Use a 9 inch by 5 inch loaf pan.
    • Let the butter soften to room temperature so it creams easily.
    • To separate eggs, crack the egg in half, and then pass the yolk between the two halves allowing the egg white to fall into a bowl underneath.
    • Sift the flour with a sifter or through a sieve like this one. If you omit this step, it isn't the end of the world.
    • Love pound cake? Try my Grandma's Classic Pound Cake Recipe. 
    • The nutritional information is auto-calculated and can vary depending on the products used.

Nutrition

Calories: 497kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 249mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 860IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg