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Coffee Walnut Layer Cake

Coffee Walnut Layer Cake

A delightful Coffee Walnut Layer Cake perfect for any occasion, combining rich coffee flavor with crunchy walnuts.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee cooled
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts toasted

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Cake Pans
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in coffee and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture; fold in walnuts.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool the cakes before frosting with coffee buttercream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 6gFat: 18g

Notes

This cake is versatile; feel free to substitute nuts or add spices for unique flavors and variations.

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