Best 3 Coffee Walnut Layer Cake Recipes
Indulge in a symphony of flavors with the Coffee Walnut Layer Cake, a delectable masterpiece that captivates the senses. This multi-layered cake is a labor of love, featuring moist coffee-infused sponge cake layers, luscious walnut filling, and a rich coffee buttercream frosting. Each bite is an explosion of taste, with the nutty crunch of walnuts complementing the smooth, creamy frosting and the robust aroma of coffee. As you delve deeper into this culinary delight, you'll encounter two additional recipes: a classic Vanilla Buttercream Frosting, perfect for those who prefer a more traditional flavor profile, and a scrumptious Chocolate Ganache, an indulgent finishing touch that adds a touch of decadence. Get ready to embark on a baking adventure that will leave you and your loved ones spellbound.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
COFFEE & WALNUT CAKE
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
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 LAYER CAKE
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
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 LAYER CAKE
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
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
Tips:
- Use high-quality coffee and walnuts for the best flavor.
- Make sure the butter and eggs are at room temperature before starting the recipe.
- Don't overmix the batter, or the cake will be tough.
- Bake the cake layers until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake layers to cool completely before frosting.
- For a smoother frosting, use a stand mixer or hand mixer to beat the butter and cream cheese together until light and fluffy.
- If the frosting is too thick, add a little bit of milk or cream.
- If the frosting is too thin, add a little bit of powdered sugar.
- To decorate the cake, you can use chopped walnuts, coffee beans, or chocolate chips.
Conclusion:
This coffee walnut layer cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist coffee-flavored 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 coffee walnut layer cake a try. You won't be disappointed!
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