Delia's Coffee and Walnut Cake Recipe

This recipe for coffee and walnut cake is one of Delia Smith's classic recipes. This moist and delicious cake is perfect for tea-time or a special occasion. The combination of coffee and walnut works perfectly together, and the light and fluffy sponge is covered in a rich cream cheese frosting. This recipe is sure to be a hit with friends and family, and it is surprisingly simple to make. Ingredients:

200g self-raising flour
200g caster sugar
4 large eggs
4 tablespoons of instant coffee
100g walnuts (chopped)
100ml vegetable oil
150ml milk
250g cream cheese
75g butter
200g icing sugar

Instructions:

Making the Cake:

Preheat the oven to 180⁰C/350⁰F/Gas Mark 4. Grease and line two 8”/20cm sandwich tins. In a large bowl, add the self-raising flour, caster sugar, eggs, instant coffee, vegetable oil, and milk. Beat well until combined. Add the chopped walnuts and mix into the batter. Divide the cake mixture evenly between the two tins and spread out evenly. Bake in the oven for around 25-30 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. Leave to cool in the tins for a few minutes, then carefully turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Making the Frosting:

In a bowl, add the cream cheese, butter, and icing sugar. Beat together until light and creamy. Once the cakes are completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting onto one of the cakes. Carefully place the other cake on top. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts for decoration.

Nutrition:

Each slice of this cake contains approximately:

356 calories
17.3g fat
45.2g carbohydrate
4.2g protein

This cake is best served the same day that it is made, but it can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. If you don't want to eat it all at once, it can be frozen for up to two months. This coffee and walnut cake is a classic recipe that is sure to be a hit. With its moist sponge and rich cream cheese frosting, it will be sure to please everyone. If you're looking for a delicious cake to make that is simple and quick, this is the one for you. Enjoy!