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.

Khalidafghan0550 Khalidafghan
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This cake is definitely going to be a new favorite in my household.


Sheila Jones
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Thank you for sharing this recipe!


Phoebe Wright
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I can't wait to make this cake again! It's so delicious.


Tdgljhigiho Cydjhlkl
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This cake is a must-try for any coffee lover.


Rana Saeed
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I've tried many coffee walnut cake recipes, but this one is by far the best.


Md imran kahan Joy
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's delicious, easy to make, and always a crowd-pleaser.


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I made this cake for a bake sale, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Ashok Bam
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This is the best coffee cake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful.


Amohelang Lithebe
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I'm not a big fan of coffee, but I really enjoyed this cake. The walnut flavor really shines through.


MK Mk
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This cake is amazing! The coffee flavor is subtle, and the walnuts add a nice crunch.


stewart sana
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.


Mohamed Jabaty
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the cake turned out perfectly. It was a big hit at my party.


SL YAKA Gaming
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This cake is so moist and flavorful! I love the combination of coffee and walnuts.


Dylan Gibbs
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I've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's the perfect balance of coffee and walnut flavors.


Scorfied Entertainment
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This coffee walnut cake was a hit with my family! The flavor was rich and decadent, and the texture was moist and fluffy. Even my picky eaters loved it.