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Hairy Bikers Coffee And Walnut Cake Recipe

Hairy Bikers Coffee And Walnut Cake Recipe

I love baking on the weekend. The Hairy Bikers make great food. This Hairy Bikers Coffee and Walnut Cake Recipe is amazing. It smells like a cozy cafe. You will enjoy this Hairy Bikers Coffee and Walnut Cake Recipe.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 44 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine British
Servings 7
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • Two Round Tins
  • Baking Paper
  • Large Bowl:
  • .Electric hand mixer.
  • Kitchen Scales
  • Small Jug
  • Metal Spoon
  • Wire Rack
  • Palate Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 225 g Unsalted Butter
  • 225 g Caster Sugar
  • 4 Large Eggs
  • 225 g Self-raising Flour
  • 2 tbsp Instant Coffee
  • 1 tbsp Hot Water
  • 100 g Walnut Halves
  • 250 g Mascarpone Cheese
  • 150 g Icing Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Milk

Instructions
 

Heat the Oven

  • First, turn on your oven. Set it to 180C. Let it get very hot.

Prep the Tins

  • Take your two round tins. Put paper in the bottom. Rub butter on the sides.

Cream the Base

  • Put butter and sugar in a bowl. Whisk until it looks pale. It should be very fluffy.

Add the Eggs

  • Crack the eggs into the bowl. Do this one at a time. Whisk well after each egg.

Prepare the Coffee

  • Mix coffee powder with hot water. Let it cool for a minute. Pour it into the mix.

Fold the Flour

  • Sift the flour into the bowl. Use a big metal spoon. Fold it in very gently.

Add the Nuts

  • Throw in the chopped walnuts. Stir them into the batter. Do not overmix the cake.

Fill the Tins

  • Divide the batter between the tins. Make the tops very level. Use your spoon for this.

Bake the Cakes

  • Put the tins in the oven. Bake for twenty-five minutes. The cakes should feel springy.

Cool the Sponges

  • Take the cakes out. Let them sit for five minutes. Then move them to a rack.

Make the Frosting

  • Mix mascarpone with icing sugar. Add a little coffee too. Whisk until it is thick.

Build the Cake

  • Place one cake on a plate. Spread half the cream on top. Put the second cake on.

Final Decoration

  • Spread the rest of the cream. Add extra walnuts on top. Your cake is now ready.

Notes

➔ Use ingredients at room temperature.
➔ Do not open the oven early.
➔ Chop the walnuts very finely.
➔ Sift the flour three times.
➔ Use strong instant coffee powder.
➔ Measure everything very carefully.
➔ Let the cakes cool fully.
➔ Use a light touch mixing.
➔ Grease the tin sides well.
➔ Toast the walnuts for flavor.
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