Chocolate Coffee Walnut Cake Recipe

June 02, 2023 Post a Comment

Just Desserts Here Chocolate Walnut Cake Recipe (LF) (GF) from justdessertshere.blogspot.com

Description

This chocolate coffee walnut cake is a delicious combination of sweet, bitter and nutty flavors. It has a light, fluffy texture and a rich, decadent flavor. This cake is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion, from birthdays to holidays to just a quiet night at home. The combination of chocolate, coffee and walnuts makes for a delightful treat that will have everyone coming back for more.

This cake is made with a simple chocolate cake batter, which is then topped with a rich coffee-flavored icing. The icing is made from cream cheese, butter, sugar, and instant coffee. The walnuts are added to the batter for a crunchy texture, and then sprinkled over the top for an extra bit of flavor.

This chocolate coffee walnut cake is easy to make and will quickly become a family favorite. Serve it with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of chopped walnuts for a decadent treat.

Ingredients

For the cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

For the icing:

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons instant coffee
2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3. In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla extract.

4. Alternately add the dry ingredients and the buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Beat until just combined. Stir in the chopped walnuts.

5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

6. To make the icing, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating until combined. Beat in the instant coffee and milk. Spread the icing over the cooled cake. Sprinkle with additional chopped walnuts, if desired.

Equipment

9-inch round cake pan
Whisk
Large bowl
Electric mixer
Medium bowl
Wire rack

Notes

This cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. To freeze, wrap the cooled cake tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.