Embrace the comfort of home baking with this Aromatic Coffee and Walnut Loaf Cake, enriched with the deep flavors of coffee and studded with the crunch of walnuts and the luxury of chocolate.
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 2 tsp instant coffee for a deep, robust flavor
- 2 tsp hot water to bloom the coffee
- 115g butter, softened for a tender crumb
- 130g sugar to sweeten the moments
- 2 medium eggs, the custodians of moisture
- 150g all-purpose flour, the structure of our cake
- 1 tsp baking powder, our rise to perfection
- 1/4 tsp salt to enhance the flavors
- 50g walnuts, roughly chopped, for a nutty bite
- 50g dark chocolate drops, little pockets of joy
- 60ml milk to bind and soften
- 1 tsp vanilla extract, a whisper of essence
Method:
- Begin by stirring the heart of the oven to 180°C. Prepare your loaf pan as a cozy bed with a touch of butter and a dusting of flour.
- In a small chalice, dissolve the coffee in hot water, setting the stage for flavor.
- In a grand bowl, whip together the softened butter and sugar until they're pale and fluffy, as a cloud on a sunny day.
- Introduce the eggs, one by one, mixing diligently until well incorporated.
- In a separate vessel, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Sift this over your buttery mixture, folding gently to keep the air.
- Now, bring in the dissolved coffee, the walnuts, and the chocolate drops, stirring as if weaving a tapestry of flavors. Follow with milk and vanilla, the final flourish.
- Pour the batter lovingly into the loaf pan, smoothing the top as if tucking it in.
- Allow the cake to bake for 40-45 minutes, until it passes the toothpick test with a clean break.
- Grant the cake a moment of repose within its pan before easing it out to cool.
Serve slices of this Aromatic Coffee and Walnut Loaf Cake as a companion to your favorite coffee or tea, letting each bite remind you of the joys of simple pleasures. Here's to a slice of comfort, a moment of indulgence, and a celebration of flavors. Enjoy! 👩🏻🍳☕️🍰
