Grandma's Hickory Nut Cake

Indulge in a slice of nostalgia with Grandma's Hickory Nut Cake, a timeless dessert bursting with old-fashioned charm. This rich and buttery cake features hickory nuts, which lend a delightful crunch and earthy flavor to every bite, making it a standout treat for special occasions or cozy family gatherings. The recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and whole milk with aromatic vanilla and finely chopped hickory nuts, creating a perfectly balanced, moist cake with a tender crumb. In just an hour, including prep and baking time, you can whip up this comforting classic that pairs beautifully with a dusting of powdered sugar or your favorite frosting. Perfect for holiday celebrations or as an everyday indulgence, this cake celebrates the warm flavors of tradition while being easy enough for any home baker to master.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 4 units eggs
• 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1.5 cups hickory nuts, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or two 8-inch round cake pans.

Step 2

In a medium-sized bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

Step 6

Gently fold in the chopped hickory nuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s) and spread it evenly.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 9

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Optional: Dust the top with powdered sugar or frost with your favorite frosting before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1467.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5502.7

Total Fat 329.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 143.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 1289.9mg	0%
Sodium 2495.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 577.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.9g	0%
Total Sugars 320.5g
Protein 87.4g	0%

Vitamin D 271.4IU	0%
Calcium 606.3mg	0%
Iron 21.3mg	0%
Potassium 1759.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.7%

Protein: 6.2%

Carbs: 41.0%