Spanish Walnut Cake

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Cook time: 30, 45 or 60 minutes (see directions)

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Description
This is a simply delectable cake with a fine crumb and a rich, spicy flavor. The addition of walnuts make this cake a little more toothy and wholesome. This is best when topped with a chocolate butter frosting, but can certainly be topped with a white butter frosting, too.

Ingredients

 * 2 cups sugar
 * 1 cup butter
 * 4 eggs, separated
 * 2 cups flour
 * 1 cup skim milk
 * 2 tsp. cinnamon
 * 2 tsp. baking powder
 * 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

 * 1) Cream the butter and sugar well before adding the egg yolks, one at a time - make sure to mix until just blended before adding the next yolk.
 * 2) Add the dry ingredients alternately with the milk.
 * 3) Beat the room temperature, reserved egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold the whites into the batter until just blended - do NOT over-mix, as your cake will lose its precious volume.
 * 4) Pour into a 13 x 9" pan, layer pans or a springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes if using layer pans, 45 minutes for a 13 x 9" pan or 60 minutes if using a springform pan. Note that you can also use a tube (angel food cake) pan as well. Follow the baking time for a springform pan if you use a tube pan.
 * 5) Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting with either a white butter or chocolate butter frosting. Top with additional chopped walnuts, then serve.