Mini Coffee and Walnut Cakes: Easy and Indulgent Homemade Treats
Delight in these mini coffee and walnut cakes, perfect for a quick indulgence or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini cakes 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 100 grams walnuts
- 120 grams butter
- 200 grams sugar
- 2 eggs
- 200 grams all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 100 milliliters strong coffee
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Toast the walnuts in a dry pan until fragrant, then chop finely.
- In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the flour and baking powder.
- Pour in the coffee and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the walnuts.
- Spoon the mixture into mini cake tins and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider using espresso instead of regular strong coffee.
- These cakes can be topped with cream cheese frosting for an extra indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20 grams
- Sodium: 50 milligrams
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 22 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
Keywords: Mini Coffee and Walnut Cakes, homemade treats, coffee cakes, walnut cakes