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Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon butternut flavoring
- 8 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 cups chopped walnuts (optional)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 163g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 653 | |
| Calories from Fat 236 | 36% |
| Total Fat 27.06g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat 2.8g | 11% |
| Trans Fat 0.47g | |
| Cholesterol 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium 454mg | 19% |
| Potassium 165mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 90.19g | 24% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.8g | 9% |
| Sugars 25.87g | 17% |
| Protein 12.88g | 21% |
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