Mary Berry Coffee And Walnut Cake Recipe
Are you looking for a yummy dessert? Well, Mary Berry Coffee and Walnut Cake Recipe could be just what you need!
Ingredients
For The Cake
- 200 g Self-raising flour
- 200 g Unsalted butter (soften)
- 4 Eggs
- 200 g Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- ½ cup Walnuts (chopped)
- 2 tablespoon Espresso coffee ( or any instant coffee, preferably fine rather than granules)
For the icing
- 400 g Icing sugar
- 200 g Unsalted butter (soften)
- 2 teaspoon Espresso coffee (or any other instant coffee, preferably fine rather than Granules)
- 4 teaspoon Milk
- Walnut halves (For The Topping)
Instructions
- Begin with the sponge.
- Cream butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one by one, mixing well.
- Combine sifted flour, coffee, baking powder, and chopped walnuts.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Grease and flour 2 round 20cm (8 inches) cake tins.
- Pour batter evenly, levelling with a spoon.
- Bake for 20-25 mins, until the skewer comes out clean. Cool on a rack.
- For icing, blend icing sugar, softened butter, coffee, and milk.
- Spread half on the first sponge, add the second sponge, and ice.
- Decorate with walnut halves. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Use fresh coffee for the best flavour.
- Don't mix the batter too much; gentle mixing makes it light.
- Let the cake cool before adding frosting for the best result.