I’ve been bringing this cake to family get-togethers and church meetings for a very long time. The scrumptious standby, topped with cream cheese and nuts, can be prepared in a wink.
—DORIS SCHLOEMAN CHICAGO, IL
PREP: 15 MIN. • BAKE: 35 MIN. • MAKES: 12-15 SERVINGS
1package (16 ounces) pound cake mix
1/2cup butter, melted
5eggs
2cups confectioners’ sugar, divided
2packages (one 8 ounces, one 3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2teaspoon vanilla extract
1cup chopped walnuts
1. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, butter and 3 eggs; beat until smooth. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan.
2. Set aside 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar for topping. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, vanilla and remaining confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Beat in remaining eggs. Pour over batter. Sprinkle with the walnuts.
3. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with reserved confectioners’ sugar. Store in the refrigerator.