Description
Classic Coffee and Walnut Cake is a delightful treat that combines rich flavors and a moist texture, perfect for coffee lovers and those who enjoy a nutty crunch.
Ingrédients
- All-purpose flour: 200 g (1 ½ cups)
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
- Unsalted butter: 100 g (½ cup), softened
- Sugar: 200 g (1 cup)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Strong brewed coffee: 100 ml (about ⅓ cup), cooled
- Walnuts: 100 g (1 cup), chopped
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Powdered sugar: 150 g (1 ½ cups)
- Milk: 2 tablespoons
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare your cake pans.
- Sift together the all-purpose flour and baking powder in a medium bowl.
- Cream the softened unsalted butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then add the cooled coffee and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts gently.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the frosting by mixing powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
- Assemble the cake by placing one layer on a serving plate, frosting it, and then adding the second layer and frosting the top and sides.
- Decorate with chopped walnuts and coffee beans if desired.
- Slice and serve with coffee or tea.
Notes
- For a stronger coffee flavor, substitute brewed coffee with espresso.
- Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- Temps De Préparation: 30 minutes
- Temps De Cuisson: 30 minutes
- Catégorie: Dessert
- Méthode: Baking
- Cuisine: British
La Nutrition
- Taille D'Une Portion: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sucre: 25g
- De Sodium: 150mg
- La graisse: 15g
- Graisses Saturées: 8g
- Les Graisses Insaturées: 5g
- Les Gras Trans: 0g
- Les hydrates de carbone: 45g
- La fibre: 2g
- La protéine: 5g
- Le taux de cholestérol: 50mg
Mots-clés: Coffee Cake, Walnut Cake, Classic Cake, Dessert Recipe