Cinnamon Nut Ring

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350º.

2. 2

   Sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt together.

3. 3

   Beat the sugar and shortening in a mixing bowl until creamy, scraping bowl occasionally.

4. 4

   Beat in the flavorings.

5. 5

   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

6. 6

   Add the milk and flour mixture alternately, beginning and ending with the milk and beating at low speed just until the ingredients are blended.

7. 7

   Fold in walnuts.

8. 8

   Spoon the batter in a well greased and floured tube pan.

9. 9

   Bake 75 to 80 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

10. 10

    Cool in the pan for 10 minutes.

11. 11

    Invert onto a cake plate, removing the outer rim and leaving the tube in the cake for 20-30 minutes longer.

12. 12

    Remove the tube and cut into slices.

13. 13

    Garnish each serving with fresh whipped cream and fresh fruit.

14. 14

    NOTE: To help release the cake from the pan, carefully run a small metal spatula or butter knife around the edge of the cake.