Coffee and Walnut Loaf
Enjoy an incredible combination of flavors with this easy-to-make coffee and walnut loaf with a delicious coffee glaze. Perfect with coffee!
Servings 1 loaf
Equipment
- one 9x5 inch loaf pan (23x13cm)
- parchment paper
- hand mixer (or stand mixer)
Ingredients
For the cake
- 2 cups (250g / 9oz) all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup (113g / 4oz) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup (200g) sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee powder
- 3 medium eggs, at room temperature
- 3 tablespoons (45ml) Kahlúa coffee liqueur (optional)
- ½ cup (125ml) milk
- ¾ cup (100g) coarsely chopped walnuts + a few extra for the topping
For the coffee glaze
- 1 cup (130g / 4.5oz) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) Kahlúa coffee liqueur (or according to taste)
- ½-1 tablespoon brewed coffee, cooled (or according to taste)
Instructions
Make the cake
- Preheat the oven to 350℉ / 180℃.
- Butter the pan and then line it with parchment paper. Set it aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder and salt. Set it aside.
- In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar together for about 5 minutes, until everything is well-combined and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla, coffee powder, Kahlua (if using) and the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Gradually add the flour mixture and the milk alternately to the butter mixture (I do it in 2 parts). Continue beating on high speed until thoroughly combined.
- Fold the chopped walnuts into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Then bake the cake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. When done, take it out of the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before topping it with the coffee glaze.
Make the coffee glaze
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, coffee and Kahlua together until it's smooth. Add more powdered sugar for a thicker consistency. Feel free to add more coffee or Kahlua according to your taste.
- Pour the glaze over the cooled cake and top with more chopped walnuts, if desired.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Picture Tutorial & Tips
I have a detailed picture tutorial in my post to help you out with each step of the recipe as well as lots of tips to ensure success.
Baking Measurements
I have used weight measurements for all the recipes on this website. Even though I have also included American volume measurements for convenience, I highly recommend using a digital kitchen scale to weigh all ingredients for the most accurate measurements. Digital kitchen scales are more precise than cups, which is so important in baking, and they give the most accurate, consistent results. Happy baking!
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