Delicious Coffee and Walnut Cake Recipe
If you love rich coffee flavor and soft nutty cakes, this Delicious Coffee and Walnut Cake Recipe is perfect for you. It is soft, fluffy and full of deep coffee taste.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee powder
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For Coffee Frosting
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line two round cake pans with parchment paper.
Prepare Coffee Mixture
- Dissolve instant coffee in hot water. Let it cool slightly before using.
Cream Butter and Sugar
- Beat butter and sugar until light, fluffy and pale in color.
Add Eggs
- Add eggs one at a time and mix well after each addition.
Add Vanilla
- Mix in vanilla extract for extra flavor.
Combine Dry Ingredients
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt evenly.
Mix Batter
- Add dry ingredients into wet mixture gradually, alternating with milk and coffee.
Add Walnuts
- Fold chopped walnuts gently into the batter.
Bake Cakes
- Divide batter into pans and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden.
Cool Cakes
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
Prepare Frosting
- Beat butter, powdered sugar, coffee mixture and vanilla until smooth.
Assemble Cake
- Spread frosting between layers and on top of cake evenly.
Decorate
- Sprinkle extra walnuts on top for a beautiful finish.
Notes
- Use espresso for stronger coffee flavor.
- Toast walnuts before adding for crunch.
- Add coffee syrup for extra moisture.
- Use cream cheese frosting for variation.
- Add chocolate chips for richness.
- Do not overbake or cake becomes dry.