Coffee And Walnut Cake Nigella

Ingredients

This Coffee and Walnut Cake is an excellent choice for a special occasion. It takes a bit of time to make but the end result is well worth it. You'll need the following ingredients for the cake batter: 225 g (8 oz) softened butter, 225 g (8 oz) caster sugar, 4 large eggs, 225 g (8 oz) self-raising flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 2 tsp ground coffee, 50 g (2 oz) chopped walnuts and 2 tbsp milk. For the icing you'll need: 50 g (2 oz) softened butter, 2 tbsp strong black coffee (cooled), 225 g (8 oz) icing sugar and 25 g (1 oz) chopped walnuts.

Instructions

To make the cake, preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4 and lightly grease a 20 cm (8 inch) round cake tin. Cream together the butter and sugar until pale and creamy. Beat in the eggs one at a time and then stir in the flour, baking powder, ground coffee and walnuts. Finally, stir in the milk until you have a smooth batter. Pour the batter into the prepared tin and bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. Leave the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes and then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

To make the icing, beat together the butter, coffee and icing sugar until smooth. Spread the icing over the cooled cake and sprinkle over the chopped walnuts. Serve the cake with a cup of hot coffee.

Nutrition

This Coffee and Walnut Cake is a delicious treat that can be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet. Each slice of cake provides approximately 350 calories, 13 g of fat, 59 g of carbohydrates, 4 g of protein, 1 g of fibre and 170 mg of sodium. It is also a source of calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium and zinc. Enjoy a slice of this cake now and again as part of a healthy, balanced diet.

Conclusion

This Coffee and Walnut Cake is a delicious treat that is perfect for a special occasion. It takes a bit of time to make but the end result is well worth it. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a hint of coffee and crunchy walnuts. The icing adds a lovely sweetness and the walnuts give the cake a nice crunch. It is sure to be a hit with everyone. So why not give this delicious cake a try?