BBC Food Coffee and Walnut Cake Recipe

Ingredients

If you’re looking for a delicious cake recipe that’s perfect for any occasion, then this BBC Food Coffee and Walnut Cake is for you! This moist and flavourful cake is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. The following ingredients are needed to make this delicious cake:

3 eggs
200g caster sugar
175g self-raising flour
100g butter, melted
50g walnuts, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons instant coffee powder
3 tablespoons hot water
A pinch of salt
50ml double cream
Icing sugar, to dust

Instructions

Making this delicious cake is really easy and takes about an hour to make. Here are the instructions to follow:

Preheat your oven to 180C/160C fan/Gas 4. Grease and line a 20cm/8in round cake tin.
In a bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and melted butter until combined.
Add in the self-raising flour, walnuts, vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Mix until everything is well combined.
In a separate bowl, mix together the instant coffee powder and hot water. Add this mixture to the cake mixture and mix until everything is well combined.
Pour the cake mixture into the prepared tin and bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean when inserted into the centre of the cake.
Leave the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack.
Whisk the double cream until soft peaks form. Spread the cream over the top of the cake and dust with icing sugar.

Nutrition

This BBC Food Coffee and Walnut Cake is a delicious and indulgent treat that can be enjoyed as a dessert or as a special treat. Although it is high in calories, it can still be enjoyed in moderation. Here is the nutritional information for this delicious cake:

Calories – 547 kcal per slice
Protein – 10.3g per slice
Carbohydrates – 62.3g per slice
Fat – 27.6g per slice
Saturated Fat – 11.7g per slice
Fibre – 1.4g per slice
Sugar – 31.9g per slice
Salt – 0.5g per slice

Serving Suggestions

This BBC Food Coffee and Walnut Cake is a great dessert to have after an indulgent meal. Serve it with a dollop of double cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. You could also serve the cake with a cup of freshly brewed coffee or a glass of cold milk. It's also great with a drizzle of chocolate sauce or a sprinkle of chopped walnuts.

Conclusion

This BBC Food Coffee and Walnut Cake is a delicious and indulgent treat that is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. It is easy to make and is sure to be enjoyed by all. So why not give this delicious cake a go and impress your guests with your baking skills!