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Easy Coffee and Walnut Cake Recipe

coffee and walnut cake
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A simple, comforting coffee and walnut loaf cake recipe. Perfect for a cozy weekend treat, this cake is moist, flavorful, and easy to make. It’s a classic recipe with a little bit of my own spin!

Ingredients

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6 oz or 175g butter

6 oz or 175g dark brown sugar

6 oz or 175g icing sugar/powdered sugar, sifted

3 oz or 85g butter, softened

1 tbsp milk

1 tbsp Camp coffee essence (or 1 tbsp instant coffee dissolved in 1 tbsp warm water)

Walnuts, to decorate

3 eggs, beaten

6 oz or 175g self-raising flour, sifted

2 oz or 55g walnuts, chopped

1 tbsp Camp coffee essence or 1 tbsp instant coffee dissolved in 1 tbsp warm water

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F/175C (conventional).
  2. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the coffee essence and mix until well distributed.
  4. Add the eggs, gradually, beating well between each addition.
  5. Fold in the flour and then the walnuts.
  6. Spoon the mixture into a lined 2lb loaf tin and bake for approximately 45 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool briefly before lifting out onto a wire rack to cool.
  8. For the buttercream, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add the milk and coffee.
  9. Spread over the top of the cake and scatter with walnuts.
  10. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

  • For a stronger coffee flavor, use 2 tbsp of instant coffee dissolved in 1 tbsp of warm water.
  • Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Feel free to experiment with different types of nuts! Pecans or hazelnuts would also be delicious.
  • Don’t forget to rate and comment on the recipe below – I love hearing from you guys!

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