Black Walnut Pound Cake

3/4 Lb Butter -- softened

1 1 Lb. Box Powdered Sugar

6 Eggs

4 C Flour

1/2 C Water

2 Tsp Vanilla

4 Oz Black Walnuts -- chopped

Grease and lightly flour a 9" tube pan. Cream butter until light and fluffy, then gradually add sugar. Add eggs one at a time, beating until light and creamy. Add flour alternately with water and vanilla, beating until smooth and light. Fold in walnuts. Pour in pan and bake at 350� one hour until tester comes out clean. Do not overbake, or it will be dry.

Serves 12 to 16

Source: "Mountain Measures" -- Junior League of Charleston, WV ed. 1974

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