Mother’s Walnut Cake Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 cups buttermilk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1-1/2 cups ground walnuts
• FROSTING:
• 11 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 5 to 5-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts