Best 5 Coffee Walnut Layer Cake Recipes

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Savor the rich and delectable taste of a coffee walnut layer cake, a classic dessert that tantalizes the taste buds with its harmonious blend of coffee and walnut flavors. Indulge in the moist and fluffy layers of cake, carefully crafted with freshly brewed coffee and finely ground walnuts, creating a symphony of textures and flavors. This article curates a collection of the best recipes for coffee walnut layer cakes, each offering unique variations and techniques to suit every baker's skill level and preference. Explore a world of culinary possibilities as we embark on a journey to discover the perfect coffee walnut layer cake recipe for your next special occasion or heartfelt gathering.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

COFFEE WALNUT LAYER CAKE



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This is a subtle cake: the coffee tempers the sweetness, and the buttery sweetness keeps it all mellow. Even if you don't make cakes, this one is a cinch. Don't be alarmed if the two sponge layers look thin when you unmold them. They are meant to be, because the cake gains a lot of height with its frosting. This cake is all about old-fashioned, homespun charm, so don't worry about how messy it looks: however the frosting goes on is fine. If you want to fully cover the sides of the cake, make a double batch of the frosting.

Provided by Nigella Lawson

Categories     project, dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Butter for pans
1/2 cup (60 grams) walnut pieces
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (245 grams) sugar
2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter at room temperature
1 2/3 cups (230 grams) flour
1 tablespoon (14 grams) baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons milk at room temperature, more as needed
1 tablespoon (3 grams) instant coffee dissolved in 1 tablespoon boiling water
2 1/2 cups (300 grams) confectioners' sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 sticks (6 ounces) unsalted butter at room temperature
1 tablespoon (3 grams) instant coffee dissolved in 1 tablespoon boiling water
1/4 cup walnut halves, for decoration

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter two 8-inch cake pans, and line base of each with parchment paper. In food processor, combine 1/2 cup walnut pieces and sugar. Process to a fine powder. Add butter, flour, baking powder, salt and eggs. Process to a smooth batter.
  • Add 2 tablespoons milk to coffee mixture and pour this down feed tube with motor running. Mixture should be just soft enough to drop from a spoon; if not, add more milk. Divide cake batter between two pans. Bake until risen and springy to touch, about 25 minutes. Cool on a rack for 10 minutes, then remove from pan and place on rack. Remove parchment paper. Cool completely. You may want to level them if they domed in the oven.
  • For frosting: Place confectioners' sugar and salt in food processor and pulse until lump-free. Add butter and process until smooth. Add coffee mixture down feed tube and pulse until well blended.
  • Place one cake upside down on a plate or cake stand. Spread with about half the frosting. Place second cake right side up on frosting, and cover top and sides in a swirly pattern. Place a walnut half in center of cake, and gently press remaining halves into top of cake, around the edge.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 721, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 85 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 23 grams, Sodium 301 milligrams, Sugar 76 grams, TransFat 1 gram

COFFEE & WALNUT CAKE



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The classic combo is made extra sumptuous with mascarpone frosting - a traditional sponge for cake sales and parties

Provided by Sarah Cook

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield Cuts into 10 slices

Number Of Ingredients 11

250g pack softened butter, plus extra for the tins
100ml strong black coffee (made with 2 tbsp coffee granules), cooled
280g self-raising flour
250g golden caster sugar
½ tsp baking powder
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
85g walnut, 2 tbsp roughly chopped, the rest finely chopped
100g icing sugar, sifted, plus a little extra for dusting
150ml double cream
100g mascarpone, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Butter 2 x 20cm springform cake tins and line with baking parchment. Set aside 2 tbsp of the coffee for the filling.
  • Beat the butter, flour, sugar, baking powder, eggs, vanilla and half the remaining coffee in a large bowl with an electric whisk until lump-free. Fold in the finely chopped walnuts, then divide between the tins and roughly spread. Scatter the roughly chopped walnuts over one of the cakes. Bake the cakes for 25-30 mins until golden and risen, and a skewer poked in comes out clean. Drizzle the plain cake with the remaining coffee. Cool the cakes in the tins.
  • Meanwhile, make the filling: beat together the icing sugar, cream and mascarpone, then fold in the reserved 2 tbsp coffee. Spread over the plain cake, then cover with the walnut-topped cake and dust with a little icing sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 620 calories, Fat 41 grams fat, SaturatedFat 22 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 55 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 36 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 0.8 milligram of sodium

COFFEE WALNUT CAKE



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I love to enter my recipes at potato contests in our area. This moist, coffee-flavored cake calls for only one potato, but it still won first place! -Carolyn Kelley, Caribou, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon baking cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Place potato in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain, reserving 2/3 cup cooking water. Mash potato and set aside. Dissolve coffee granules in reserved cooking water; set aside. , In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, vanilla and mashed potato. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture with 1/2 cup reserved coffee. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, cocoa, vanilla and remaining coffee. Frost cake. Sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 358mg sodium, Carbohydrate 75g carbohydrate (55g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

COFFEE WALNUT LAYER CAKE



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Make and share this Coffee Walnut Layer Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

butter, for pans
1/2 cup walnut pieces
1 cup sugar, plus
2 tablespoons sugar
8 ounces unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 2/3 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons milk, at room temperature,more as needed
1 tablespoon instant coffee, dissolved in
1 tablespoon boiling water
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
6 ounces unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 tablespoon instant coffee, dissolved in
1 tablespoon boiling water
1/4 cup walnut halves, for decoration

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Butter two 8-inch cake pans, and line base of each with parchment paper.
  • In food processor, combine 1/2 cup walnut pieces and sugar.
  • Process to a fine powder.
  • Add butter, flour, baking powder and eggs.
  • Process to a smooth batter.
  • Add 2 tablespoons milk to coffee mixture and pour this down feed tube with motor running.
  • Mixture should be just soft enough to drop from a spoon; if not, add more milk.
  • Divide cake batter between two pans.
  • Bake until risen and springy to touch, about 25 minutes.
  • Cool on a rack for 10 minutes, then remove from pan and place on rack.
  • Remove parchment paper.
  • Cool completely.
  • For frosting: Place confectioners' sugar in food processor and pulse until lump-free.
  • Add butter and process until smooth.
  • Add coffee mixture down feed tube and pulse until well blended.
  • Place one cake upside down on a plate or cake stand.
  • Spread with about half the frosting.
  • Place second cake right side up on frosting, and cover top and sides in a swirly pattern.
  • Place a walnut half in center of cake, and gently press remaining halves into top of cake, around the edge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 820.4, Fat 50.3, SaturatedFat 27.1, Cholesterol 213, Sodium 180.2, Carbohydrate 88.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 65.4, Protein 8.2

WALNUT COFFEE CAKE



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This has been in the family some time. I am now a great-grandmother myself (I have one little great-granddaughter; in addition, I have three grandchildren and a son), and it's one of the recipes that my mother used to make long ago. I've lived on the farm where I was brought up all my life. I am a jack-of-all-trades in the kitchen, and my husband and I both enjoy hunting. -Beatrice Richard, Posen, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup milk
1 cup chopped walnuts
TOPPING:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup cold butter
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the cream cheese, butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Stir in walnuts. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan., For the topping, combine the flour, sugar and cinnamon; cut in butter until coarse crumbs form. Stir in walnuts. Sprinkle over coffee cake. , Bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 220mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh coffee. You can use brewed coffee, espresso, or instant coffee.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • To make sure your cake layers are even, use a kitchen scale to weigh the batter before dividing it between the pans.
  • Bake the cake layers until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Don't overbake, or the cake will be dry.
  • Let the cake layers cool completely before frosting them. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
  • If you're short on time, you can use store-bought frosting. But if you have the time, homemade frosting is always better.
  • Decorate the cake with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include chopped walnuts, chocolate chips, or fresh berries.

Conclusion:

Coffee walnut layer cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist coffee-flavored cake layers, creamy walnut frosting, and crunchy walnuts, this cake is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this recipe a try.

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