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    Coffee and Walnut Loaf Cake Recipe

    Modified: Sep 18, 2022 · Published: Jun 7, 2022 by Radwa ·

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    Attention coffee lovers, I am sharing my super delicious Coffee and Walnut Loaf Cake Recipe TODAY. This easy loaf cake is fluffy and soft, loaded with walnuts and drizzled with coffee glaze for a deep coffee flavour.

    whole coffee and walnut loaf cake
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    • Coffee and Walnut Loaf Cake Recipe
    • Why I Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Variations & Substitutions
    • How To Make Coffee And Walnut Loaf Cake?
    • Expert tips
    • Serving suggestions
    • More Loaf Cake Recipes
    • Coffee and Walnut Loaf Cake Recipe
    • Comments

    Coffee and Walnut Loaf Cake Recipe

    I love the texture of this cake; it is super soft with a tad of crunch throughout from the walnuts.

    The best part is that it is easy to make. All I did was I creamed the butter and brown sugar so well, then added the rest of the ingredients, transferred the batter to the loaf tin and baked to perfection. Ta-dah, your loaf cake is ready!

    I also topped this cake with a coffee glaze which was SO GOOD! It adds a rich and aromatic flavor to the cake.

    coffee and walnut loaf cake slices

    Why I Love This Recipe

    • As a big coffee fan, I consider this cake love from the first bite.
    • For me, It is an easy and convenient snack and dessert.
    • Soft, fluffy, delicious, and I could pair it with hot or cold beverages.

    Ingredients

    Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

    Butter: I used unsalted softened butter; I took it out of the fridge 30 minutes before starting.

    Brown Sugar: I like the distinct brown color and the caramel flavour of brown sugar; however, you may use white sugar if it isn't available.

    Eggs: I used 3 large eggs at room temperature.

    Instant Coffee: The instant coffee should be dissolved in 1 teaspoon of warm water for this recipe. This recipe also requires extra coffee granules for the coffee glaze. I used Nescafé Gold Blend.

    Flour: I used all purpose flour.

    Baking powder: This is the main leavening ingredient or rising agent in this recipe, and It is necessary for your cake to be fluffy, light, and soft.

    For Coffee Glaze

    Walnuts: I chopped up the walnuts into chunky-sized bits. They are a great addition to the flavor and taste of the recipe.

    Icing Sugar: I used it to sweeten the coffee glaze because it dissolve easier than granulated sugar.

    Variations & Substitutions

    • Grind the walnuts into a fine powder form instead of chunky chopped bits like I did.
    • Include other nut types; although this recipe should primarily consist of walnuts, you could get away with sneaking in a few other nut types.
    • Add some dried fruits; for some reason, coffee, nuts, and dried fruits go so well together. However, if you do not want to alter the original recipe, you can leave it as it is.

    How To Make Coffee And Walnut Loaf Cake?

    Before starting, preheat the oven to 170C / 340F and line a 2lb loaf tin with parchment paper

    Cream the butter and brown sugar. Add the coffee dissolved in warm water. Add the eggs.

    One: Cream the butter and brown sugar until its fluffy.

    Tow: Add the coffee dissolved in warm water, then add the eggs and mix well until well combined.

    Fold in the flour, baking powder, and walnuts. Then bake the mixture.

    Three: Fold in the flour, baking powder, and chopped walnuts.

    Four: Spoon the mixture into the loaf tin and bake for 40-45 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.

    Make The Coffee Glaze

    Five: Mix icing sugar, coffee granules, and water until combined. Drizzle over the top of the cake and scatter some chopped walnuts on top of the loaf.

    coffee and walnut loaf cake topped with  coffee glaze

    Expert tips

    • Do not overbake. Overbaking would not only lead to a dry cake, but you could also end up burning it.
    • Store the cake for 2–3 days at room temperature or for 4-5 days in the fridge.
    • I recommend using instant coffee because it dissolves easily in hot water.

    Serving suggestions

    I love to serve a slice of this Coffee walnut loaf cake with a cup of oat milk hot chocolate or strawberry milk tea in the morning.

    You may also serve it with a White Chocolate Latte or Chocolate Milk Tea.

    slice the coffee and walnut loaf cake

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    5 from 9 votes

    Coffee and Walnut Loaf Cake Recipe

    Super delicious coffee and walnut loaf cake loaded with crunchy walnuts and topped with coffee glaze. It is incredibly fluffy, soft and easy to make.
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine British
    Diet Vegetarian
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 40 minutes minutes
    Total Time 45 minutes minutes
    Servings 12 servings
    Calories 300kcal
    Author Radwa

    Equipment

    • Loaf tin
    • Mixing bowl
    • Hand mixer
    • Kitchen scales
    • Measuring spoons

    Ingredients

    • 175 g butter
    • 175 g brown sugar
    • 3 eggs
    • 1 tablespoon instant coffee dissolved in 1 tablespoon warm water
    • 175 g plain flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 55 g walnuts , chopped

    Coffee glaze

    • 50 g icing sugar
    • 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
    • 1 teaspoon hot water

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 170C / 340F and line a 2lb loaf tin with parchment paper.
    • Cream the butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
      175 g brown sugar, 175 g butter
    • Mix in the coffee, then add the eggs and mix well until combined.
      1 tablespoon instant coffee dissolved in 1 tablespoon warm water, 3 eggs
    • Fold in flour, baking powder and chopped walnuts.
      175 g plain flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 55 g walnuts
    • Spoon the mixture into the loaf tin and bake for 40-45 minutes.
    • Remove from the oven and let cool.

    To make the coffee glaze

    • Mix icing sugar, coffee granules and water until combined. Drizzle over the top of the cake and scatter some walnuts.
      50 g icing sugar, 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules, 1 teaspoon hot water

    Notes

    • Do not overbake. Overbaking would not only lead to a dry cake, but you could also end up burning it.
    • Store the cake for 2–3 days at room temperature or for 4-5 days in the fridge.
    • I recommend using instant coffee because it dissolves easily in hot water.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 56mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg
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    About Radwa

    Hi, I am Radwa! I've always been fond of food—seriously, it's my love language. I share my tried-and-true recipes and provide easy, step-by-step recipes that anyone can follow.

    Comments

    1. Susan says

      October 16, 2022 at 9:13 am

      5 stars
      Looked and tasted amazing without being overly sweet. Thank you so much for the recipe, i will be saving it for future use.

      Reply
    2. Emily says

      June 07, 2022 at 4:50 pm

      5 stars
      Looks delicious for breakfast.

      Reply
    5 from 9 votes (7 ratings without comment)

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