Ingredients
Scale
- 200 grams self-raising flour
- 200 grams unsalted butter, softened
- 200 grams sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 100 ml brewed coffee
- 100 grams walnuts, chopped
- 200 grams cream cheese
- 100 grams icing sugar
- 50 grams walnuts, for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the brewed coffee.
- Gradually add the flour and mix until smooth.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- To make the frosting, beat the cream cheese and icing sugar until smooth and spreadable.
- Once the cakes are cool, spread frosting between the layers and on top. Decorate with additional walnuts.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is at room temperature for better mixing.
- Adjust coffee strength to taste if desired.
- This cake can be stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40 grams
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 mg