Gluten Free Coffee And Walnut Cake

Ingredients

Making a gluten free coffee and walnut cake is really easy. All you need are the following ingredients:

150g butter
150g soft light brown sugar
3 eggs
150g ground almonds
2 tablespoons of coffee granules
1 teaspoon of baking powder
50g walnuts, roughly chopped

Instructions

Start by preheating the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas 4 and buttering your 20cm round cake tin. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Beat in the eggs one at a time, adding a spoonful of the ground almonds with each one.
Dissolve the coffee granules in a teaspoon of hot water, and add to the mixture.
Mix in the remaining ground almonds, baking powder and walnuts.
Spoon the mixture into the cake tin and spread it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and leave to cool in the tin.

Nutrition

This gluten free coffee and walnut cake is a delicious treat that you can enjoy without feeling guilty. Each slice contains approximately:

218 calories
17.2g fat
11.1g carbohydrates
4.2g protein
1.4g fibre

It also provides essential vitamins and minerals such as iron, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and zinc.

Conclusion

Gluten free coffee and walnut cake is the perfect sweet treat that can be enjoyed by those intolerant to gluten. It is quick and easy to make, and contains beneficial vitamins and minerals.

This gluten free cake can be enjoyed on its own, with a cup of tea or coffee, or served with a scoop of dairy free ice cream for a real treat.

So why not give it a go and enjoy a delicious gluten free cake that everyone can enjoy?