Coffee and Walnut Loaf Cake is a delightful treat that brings together the comforting flavors of coffee and the wholesome crunch of walnuts. Whether you’re starting your day with a slice or ending it with a sweet dessert, this cake is an easy-to-make treat for any time of the day.
What is Coffee and Walnut Loaf Cake?
Coffee and Walnut Loaf Cake is a mouthwatering dessert that seamlessly combines the rich, earthy flavor of coffee with the nutty goodness of walnuts. It strikes the perfect balance between sweet and slightly bitter, making it an ideal companion to your daily caffeine fix.
Ingredients for this recipe
To get started, you’ll need the following ingredients: honey (healthier than white or brown sugar), unsweetened applesauce, regular or dairy-free milk, eggs, light olive oil, white whole wheat flour (healthier than all purpose flour), baking powder, baking soda, instant coffee powder (or instant espresso powder), boiling water, salt, chopped walnuts, mini chocolate chips. You can also add vanilla extract.
How to make Coffee and Walnut Loaf Cake
1. First, preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a 8×4 loaf pan with parchment paper. Mix coffee and boiling water together until the coffee fully dissolves. In a medium bowl whisk together the whole wheat flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda. In a separate large bowl, combine the honey, applesauce, milk, eggs, cooled coffee water and oil. Next, add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix to combine. Fold in walnuts and chocolate chips.
2. Pour cake batter into prepared 8×4 loaf pan. Optional: sprinkle with a handful of chips and walnuts on top.
3. Finally, bake for 55 – 65 minutes until a toothpick or cake tester comes out completely clean when inserted in the center of the bread.
A Perfect Morning Pairing
The delightful combination of coffee and walnut in this cake complements the warm, comforting flavors of your morning brew. Whether you prefer an espresso, a latte, or a simple black coffee, this coffee cake is the perfect companion.
A Versatile Treat for Any Occasion
One of the most remarkable things about this Coffee Walnut Cake recipe is its versatility. It’s not limited to just breakfast and can be enjoyed at any time of day. If you have a sweet tooth, this cake will become your new obsession. Its moist, dense texture and the delightful crunch of walnuts make it an irresistible choice for dessert. Drizzle it with a simple coffee-infused glaze, coffee buttercream frosting, or butter icing and you’ll have a dessert.
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Coffee and Walnut Loaf Cake
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup honey
- ½ cup applesauce (unsweetened)
- ½ cup regular or dairy-free milk (dairy-free: soy, almond, oat or coconut)
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup light olive oil
- 2 cups white whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee
- 1 tablespoon boiling water
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a 8×4 loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Mix coffee and boiling water together until the coffee fully dissolves.
- In a medium bowl whisk together the whole wheat flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda.
- In a separate large bowl, combine the honey, applesauce, milk, eggs, cooled coffee water and oil.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix to combine. Fold in walnuts and chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into prepared 8×4 loaf pan. Optional: sprinkle with a handful of chips and walnuts on top. Bake for 55 – 65 minutes until a toothpick or cake tester comes out completely clean when inserted in the center of the bread.
- Allow the bread to cool for 30 minutes. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.