Mocha Walnut Coffee Cake
This mocha walnut coffee cake blends rich coffee flavor with crunchy walnuts and a moist, tender crumb—ideal for coffee lovers.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- All-purpose flour: 1 ¾ cups
- Cocoa powder: ¼ cup
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
- Instant coffee granules: 2 tablespoons
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup
- Butter room temperature: ½ cup
- Eggs: 2 large
- Buttermilk: ¾ cup
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
For the Streusel Topping
- Brown sugar: ½ cup
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Butter cold, cubed: 3 tablespoons
- Walnuts chopped: ½ cup
Instructions
Prepare the Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda, and coffee granules.
- In another bowl, cream together sugar, butter, and eggs.
- Mix in buttermilk and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Streusel Topping
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter.
- Use a fork to mix until crumbly. Add chopped walnuts and mix again.
Bake
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the streusel topping evenly.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool and Serve
- Let the cake cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 310
- Total Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
Vitamins and Minerals
- Vitamin A: 6%
- Calcium: 5%
- Iron: 9%
- Vitamin C: 2%
- Potassium: 5%
Additional Notes and Tips
- Use more walnuts if you want an even crunchier topping.
- Pair with a hot cup of espresso for the ultimate mocha experience.
- Let the cake sit for an hour after baking; it tastes even better when the flavors settle in.