Walnut & Coffee Layer Cake Recipe

Name: Walnut & Coffee Layer Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces butter I prefer salted butter; 6 ounces soft brown sugar; 3 large eggs lightly beaten; 8 ounces self raising flour sifted; 2 ounces chopped walnuts; 3 drops almond essence; 2 tablespoons milk; 4 ounces butter; 8 ounces icing sugar sifted; 1 teaspoon coffee; 1 teaspoon warm water; biscuits Amaretto, or walnuts

Servings: persons

6 ounces butter I prefer salted butter
6 ounces soft brown sugar
3 large eggs lightly beaten
8 ounces self raising flour sifted
2 ounces chopped walnuts
3 drops almond essence
2 tablespoons milk
4 ounces butter
8 ounces icing sugar sifted
1 teaspoon coffee
1 teaspoon warm water
biscuits Amaretto, or walnuts

1
Grease and line a 7 inch/18cm round deep cake tin. Preheat oven to (190.C, 375.F, Gas Mark 5)
2
Cream butter and sugar and almond essence until light an fluffy. Add a tablespoon of flour, then add the eggs. Beat in then add the rest of the flour, walnuts then the milk. Mix thoroughly.
3
Transfer mixture into the tin and bake in the centre of a moderately hot oven for 30 minutes, then reduce the temperature slightly and bake for a further 45 mins until firm to the touch and golden. Always keep an eye on the cake. A few minutes here and there could make the difference between cooked and burnt!
4
Leave the cake to cool on a wire rack.
5
Make the butter cream by creaming the butter and icing sugar together with the coffee mixture until creamy.
6
To finish, divide cake into 2 layers and sandwich together with the butter cream. Spread the top of the cake with the remaining butter cream and sprinkle with some walnuts or amaretto biscuits

1734

kcal

Calories

112

Fat

162

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces butter I prefer salted butter, 6 ounces soft brown sugar, 3 large eggs lightly beaten, 8 ounces self raising flour sifted, and more.

Yes, Walnut & Coffee Layer 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.

Walnut & Coffee Layer Cake

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