Coffee Walnut Cake Recipe

Name: Coffee Walnut Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 medium potato, peeled and cubed; 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 2 cups packed brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 tablespoon baking cocoa; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon baking cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1
Place potato in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain, reserving 2/3 cup cooking water. Mash potato and set aside. Dissolve coffee granules in reserved cooking water; set aside.
2
In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, vanilla and mashed potato. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture with 1/2 cup reserved coffee.
3
Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350u00b0 for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
4
In a large bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, cocoa, vanilla and remaining coffee. Frost cake. Sprinkle with walnuts.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium potato, peeled and cubed, 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules, 1/2 cup butter, softened, 2 cups packed brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Coffee Walnut Cake 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.

Coffee Walnut Cake

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