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Coffee Walnut Tea Cake Recipe

Coffee Walnut Tea Cake Recipe

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A soft tea cake made with butter, yogurt, instant coffee, and toasted walnuts. Baking it with walnuts at the base gives the slices an extra nutty texture.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 Slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 330

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup 170 g unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup 150 g granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup 120 g plain yogurt
  • cups 190 g all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp instant coffee powder
  • ½ cup 120 ml hot water
  • ½ cup 60 g walnuts, chopped and toasted
  • 2 tbsp chopped walnuts for the base

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Electric hand mixer
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Small bowl
  • Loaf pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Add the softened butter to a mixing bowl and beat until creamy.
    Coffee Walnut Tea Cake Recipe
  2. Add the granulated sugar and mix until light and fluffy.
    Coffee Walnut Tea Cake Recipe
  3. Add the vanilla extract and yogurt, then mix until well combined.
    Coffee Walnut Tea Cake Recipe
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until incorporated.
    Coffee Walnut Tea Cake Recipe
  6. Add the milk and mix until a smooth batter forms.
    Coffee Walnut Tea Cake Recipe
  7. Add the hot coffee mixture.
    Coffee Walnut Tea Cake Recipe
  8. Add the toasted chopped walnuts to the dry ingredients, then fold them into the batter.
    Coffee Walnut Tea Cake Recipe
  9. Sprinkle a few chopped walnuts over the base of the prepared loaf pan.
  10. Pour the cake batter over the walnuts and spread evenly.
    Coffee Walnut Tea Cake Recipe
  11. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    Coffee Walnut Tea Cake Recipe
  12. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely.
  13. Cut the cake into slices and serve.
    Coffee Walnut Tea Cake Recipe

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSodium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16g

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