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Coffee and Walnut Cake

Decadent Coffee and Walnut Cake for Cozy Days In

This Coffee and Walnut Cake features rich flavor and crunchy walnuts, perfect for meaningful gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 200 g Butter or Margarine Substitute with vegan margarine for dairy-free version.
  • 200 g Granulated Sugar No direct substitutions recommended.
  • 3 large Eggs Use flax eggs for vegan option.
  • 200 g Self-Raising Flour Substitute with all-purpose flour plus baking powder (1 tsp per 100g of flour).
  • 2 tbsp Instant Espresso Powder Substitution with brewed coffee may require adjustment of liquid ingredients.
  • 100 ml Milk Use almond or oat milk for dairy-free alternative.
  • 100 g Walnuts Pecans or hazelnuts can be used as alternatives.
For the Buttercream
  • 250 g Icing Sugar No substitutions advised.
  • 2 tbsp Water Used to dissolve espresso powder.

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • 8-inch round cake tins
  • parchment paper
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Coffee and Walnut Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line two 8-inch round cake tins with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until smooth.
  4. Fold in the self-raising flour and instant espresso powder gently, then stir in milk until just combined.
  5. Fold in the chopped walnuts and divide the batter between the prepared tins.
  6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool for 15 minutes.
  7. Prepare the buttercream by dissolving the espresso powder in water and then mixing it with the icing sugar and butter.
  8. Assemble the cake by layering the cake layers with buttercream and decorating with walnuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store the cake covered at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.

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