Let’s talk about this espresso walnut cake—because why should coffee only live in your cup? This cake takes the essence of strong, robust coffee and mixes it with the rich, earthy flavor of toasted walnuts. Who needs a fancy café when you can enjoy this bite of indulgence at home? The bitter espresso and crunchy walnuts balance each other out perfectly, so you can pretend it’s “sophisticated” while you eat the entire thing in one sitting. Seriously, your coffee cravings will never be the same again.
Espresso Walnut Cake
A decadent espresso-infused cake, paired with crunchy walnuts for that perfect balance of rich, bold flavor.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp espresso powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup toasted walnuts chopped
For the Frosting (Optional):
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp espresso powder
Instructions
Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
Make the Cake Batter:
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder.
- Beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and chopped walnuts.
Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack.
Make the Frosting (Optional):
- In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and espresso powder until stiff peaks form.
Assemble the Cake:
- Frost the cooled cake with the espresso whipped cream, if desired.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 3%
- Iron: 8%
- Vitamin A: 6%
- Vitamin E: 4%
- Magnesium: 7%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor
- If you want a stronger coffee flavor, use brewed espresso instead of espresso powder.
- Swap walnuts for pecans for a slightly different crunch.
- For a lighter cake, replace butter with applesauce.
