Description
Indulgent coffee walnut loaf cake brings rich, aromatic flavors straight from traditional British baking traditions. Moist crumb and deep espresso notes create a perfect companion for afternoon tea or morning coffee moments you’ll savor completely.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
Leavening Agents:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brewed strong coffee, cooled
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and lining a 9-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, creating a non-stick surface for easy cake removal.
- Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, ensuring a uniform dry ingredient base.
- Whisk eggs, melted butter, cooled coffee, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until the liquid mixture achieves a smooth, consistent texture.
- Gently fold the liquid ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring until just incorporated to maintain the cake’s delicate structure.
- Incorporate chopped walnuts into the batter, distributing them evenly to guarantee a crunchy texture in every slice.
- Transfer the prepared batter into the lined loaf pan, spreading it evenly to create a uniform cake surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean when the cake is fully baked.
- Remove from oven and let the loaf rest in the pan for 10 minutes to stabilize its structure.
- Carefully transfer the cake to a wire rack, allowing it to cool completely and develop its full flavor profile before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Toast walnuts before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and provide extra crunch.
- Use freshly brewed, room temperature coffee for the most robust taste profile.
- Experiment with different coffee strengths to customize the intensity of coffee flavor in the cake.
- For a gluten-free version, replace wheat flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend to maintain the cake’s texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg