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Coffee and Walnut Loaf Cake Recipe

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This Coffee and Walnut Loaf Cake is a moist and flavorful vegan treat, combining the bold taste of instant coffee with crunchy walnuts. Perfect for coffee lovers, it’s made with simple plant-based ingredients and topped with a smooth coffee glaze and walnut garnish.

Ingredients

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For the Cake

  • 3 tablespoons flax meal
  • 6 tablespoons warm water
  • 1 ½ tablespoons instant coffee
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup vegan butter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons white or apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup neutral oil
  • 1 cup crushed walnuts

For the Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ½ to 1 tablespoon instant coffee
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon walnuts (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a bread loaf pan to prevent sticking.
  2. Make Flax Egg: In a small bowl, combine the flax meal and warm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken, replacing eggs as a vegan binder.
  3. Mix Coffee Water: In a separate glass, stir together the 1 cup water and 1 ½ tablespoons instant coffee until dissolved. Set aside.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together the brown sugar and vegan butter until smooth. Add the flax mixture, coffee water, vinegar, neutral oil, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly until you have a smooth batter.
  5. Add Walnuts and Bake: Fold in 1 cup crushed walnuts gently into the batter. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Prepare the Glaze: While the cake bakes, mix powdered sugar, instant coffee (start with ½ tablespoon and adjust to taste), water, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth and slightly runny.
  7. Cool and Glaze: Once the loaf is done, transfer it to a wire rack and allow it to cool completely. Spread the coffee glaze evenly over the cooled loaf, then sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon of walnuts on top for garnish.

Notes

  • Ensure the loaf is completely cooled before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting.
  • You can adjust the strength of the coffee flavor in the glaze by varying the instant coffee amount.
  • Use neutral oil like sunflower or vegetable oil for the best texture and flavor balance.
  • For a nut-free version, omit walnuts or replace with seeds like pumpkin or sunflower seeds.

Keywords: coffee cake, vegan loaf cake, walnut cake, dairy-free dessert, plant-based baking, coffee and walnut cake

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