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Heavenly Coffee Walnut Delight

Heavenly Coffee Walnut Delight

Indulge in Heavenly Coffee Walnut Delight—rich espresso cake with crunchy walnuts, perfect for coffee lovers and bakers alike.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 50 g walnut pieces
  • 225 g caster sugar
  • 225 g unsalted butter, softened
  • 200 g plain flour
  • 4 teaspoons instant espresso powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk (to adjust consistency)
  • 350 g icing sugar
  • 175 g unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder (dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water)
  • about 10 walnut halves for decoration

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Electric Mixer
  • Offset Spatula
  • 20 cm Round Cake Pan
  • Sifter

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) or 350°F. Grease two 20 cm (8-inch) round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  1. Toss the walnuts and caster sugar into a food processor and blitz until finely ground. Add the softened butter, flour, espresso powder, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and eggs. Pulse until smooth, then drizzle in 1-2 tablespoons of milk if the batter feels too thick.
  1. Divide the batter evenly between your prepared pans and tap each one gently on the counter to release air bubbles. Bake for about 25 minutes or until done. Let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes before flipping onto a wire rack.
  1. While the cakes cool, sift the icing sugar into a bowl. Beat the softened butter until pale and creamy, then slowly add the sifted sugar. Mix in the dissolved espresso until the frosting is light and fluffy.
  1. Assemble the cake by placing one layer upside down on your serving plate. Spread half the frosting evenly over it, top with the second cake layer, and cover with the remaining frosting. Press walnut halves around the edge for decoration.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 350IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

Use room-temperature eggs and butter for best results. Toast walnuts briefly before grinding for a richer flavor. This cake keeps well at room temperature for up to 3 days in an airtight container. For longer storage, it can be refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
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