Description
Coffee Walnut Layer Cake is a delightful dessert that brings together the rich flavors of freshly brewed coffee and crunchy toasted walnuts. This moist cake, layered with creamy coffee buttercream, is perfect for celebrations or simply enjoying with friends over afternoon tea. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of sweetness and texture, making it a must-have in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee (cooled)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (toasted)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in coffee and vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture; fold in walnuts.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes before frosting with coffee buttercream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg