Ingredients

1 C. black walnut meats
1/2 C. shortening
2 C. brown sugar
3 eggs, separated
3 C. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. baking powder
3/4 C. milk

Cooking Instructions

Place nutmeats in boiling water for a few minutes, then drain. Cream shortening and add sugar. Add beaten egg yolks. Sift together dry ingredients and add alternately with milk to the creamed mixture. Add nutmeats. Fold in beaten egg whites. Bake in three layers at 350 degrees.
 
 
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