Raspberry Walnut Cake Recipe

Cake:
1 box yellow cake mix
1/2 teaspoon black walnut flavoring
1 cup, plus 2 tablespoons, finely chopped walnut pieces, divided
2 teaspoons grated orange rind

Frosting:
8 ounces cream cheese
8 tablespoons butter
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup raspberry preserves

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Prepare cake mix according to package instructions, adding walnut flavoring, 1 cup walnuts and orange rind to batter. Pour batter in pans and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely.
3. Slice each cake into two layers. Prepare frosting by beating together cream cheese, butter, sugar and vanilla. Heat preserves, stirring until smooth. Spread frosting on top of one layer; add second layer; frost top; add third layer; frost top; add fourth layer. Spread a ring of frosting around the outer edge of the top layer. Spread preserves inside frosting edge and sprinkle with remaining walnut pieces.
4. Chill until frosting is set. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving. Serves 8 to 10.

Tips From Our Test Kitchen: It walnut flavoring is not available, substitute vanilla extract.