Description
A classic, comforting coffee and walnut cake made simple using the Thermomix for a moist, tender crumb and rich flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 175 g unsalted butter (or margarine), diced + extra for greasing
- 175 g golden caster sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 175 g self-raising flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3 Tbsp instant coffee dissolved in 2 Tbsp boiling water
- 60 g walnuts, chopped
- 200 g icing sugar
- 100 g unsalted butter, soft
- 1 Tbsp instant coffee dissolved in 1 Tbsp boiling water
- 8 walnut halves (decoration)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Grease two 20 cm round cake tins and line the bases with baking paper.
- Insert butterfly into the Thermomix bowl. Add 175 g butter and 175 g golden caster sugar. Mix 1 min / speed 4. Scrape down sides. Mix again 1 min / speed 4 until pale and creamy.
- Set Thermomix to speed 3, 30 seconds. Add eggs one at a time through the lid.
- Add 175 g self-raising flour and 1 tsp baking powder. Mix 10 sec / speed 3. Scrape down.
- Add the dissolved 3 Tbsp instant coffee and 60 g chopped walnuts. Mix 10 sec / speed 3 / reverse. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly into the two prepared tins. Bake 25–30 minutes until golden and springy. Cool 10 minutes in tins, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
- For the icing, add the butterfly to the clean Thermomix bowl. Add 200 g icing sugar and 100 g soft unsalted butter. Mix 1 min / speed 4.
- Add the dissolved 1 Tbsp instant coffee. Mix 30 sec / speed 3 until smooth. If icing is too soft, place in the fridge for 10 minutes. If icing is too stiff, add 1 tsp milk.
- Spread half the icing on top of the first sponge layer. Place the second sponge on top.
- Spread the remaining icing over the top of the cake and decorate with the 8 walnut halves.
Notes
- This recipe is inspired by classic potluck cakes and is designed to be comforting and easy to share.
- The Thermomix simplifies achieving a light, structured crumb texture.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 70
Keywords: Thermomix Coffee Walnut Cake, Coffee Cake, Walnut Cake, Thermomix Baking, Autumn Recipes, Classic Coffee Cake, Family Dessert