Coffee And Walnut Cake With Cream Cheese Buttercrea

Name: Coffee And Walnut Cake With Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CAKE:; 225 grams Sugar; 50 grams Walnuts; 225 grams Butter, Softened; 200 grams Plain Or All Purpose Flour; 2 Tablespoons Instant Coffee Powder; 2-1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Bicarbonate (baking) Soda; 4 whole Eggs; 2 Tablespoons Milk (or As Needed); FOR THE FROSTING:; 75 grams Butter, Softened; 85 grams Cream Cheese; 1/2 Tablespoons Hot Water; 1-1/2 teaspoon Instant Coffee Powder; 200 grams Icing (Confectioners) Sugar; Walnuts (for Decoration)

Servings: persons

FOR THE CAKE:
225 grams Sugar
50 grams Walnuts
225 grams Butter, Softened
200 grams Plain Or All Purpose Flour
2 Tablespoons Instant Coffee Powder
2-1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoons Bicarbonate (baking) Soda
4 whole Eggs
2 Tablespoons Milk (or As Needed)
FOR THE FROSTING:
75 grams Butter, Softened
85 grams Cream Cheese
1/2 Tablespoons Hot Water
1-1/2 teaspoon Instant Coffee Powder
200 grams Icing (Confectioners) Sugar
Walnuts (for Decoration)

1
Preheat oven to 180u00b0C (355u00b0F) and grease or line two 8-inch (20cm) cake tins.
2
Using a food processor, blitz sugar and walnuts together until nuts are nice and fine. Add remaining ingredients (except milk) and process until a thick batter forms. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk a bit at a time until a soft, dropping consistency is achieved.
3
Divide the mixture equally between the two pans and then bake for around 20-25 minutes. The cakes are ready when they bounce back when gently pushed down (or an inserted skewer comes out clean). Take out of the oven and let them cool for about 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack (top side down) until they are completely cool.
4
In the meantime, prepare the frosting. Beat butter and cream cheese together until nice and smooth. In a cup, mix water and instant coffee and beat into the butter mixture. Sift in icing sugar and then add as much as you need to reach a thick, frosting consistency.
5
Spread around 1/3 of the frosting on the flat side of one of the cakes. Place the other cake on top and then slather the remaining frosting all over the top of that one. Decorate with walnuts (optional) and enjoy!
6
Recipe from Nigella Lawson.

1480

kcal

Calories

Fat

173

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CAKE:, 225 grams Sugar, 50 grams Walnuts, 225 grams Butter, Softened, and more.

Yes, Coffee And Walnut Cake With Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Coffee And Walnut Cake With Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting

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