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Coffee and Walnut Cake

Irresistible Coffee and Walnut Cake for Cozy Moments

Enjoy the delightful Coffee and Walnut Cake, a perfect comfort dessert that combines rich flavor with a satisfying crunch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter or plant-based butter
  • 3 eggs or flax eggs for vegan option
  • 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules or espresso powder
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk or almond milk
For the Frosting
  • 1/2 cup butter or plant-based butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar use cornstarch-free sugar
  • 2 tablespoons brewed coffee adjust strength to taste
For Garnish
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • 8-inch round cake pans
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans with butter or non-stick spray and line bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. Dissolve instant coffee granules in boiling water, stir and let cool.
  3. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  4. Cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  6. Pour in cooled coffee mixture and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  7. Add dry mixture alternately with milk until smooth.
  8. Fold in chopped walnuts carefully.
  9. Divide the batter between cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool in pans for 20 minutes, then remove from pans and let cool completely.
  11. Beat softened butter for frosting, gradually adding powdered sugar and brewed coffee until smooth.
  12. Assemble the cake by frosting between layers and on top and sides.
  13. Garnish with additional chopped walnuts if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to let the cakes cool completely before frosting to maintain the layers.

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