Coffee Cake with Walnuts and Sugar Syrup

A juicy and rich dessert that pairs perfectly with a cup of strong Turkish coffee. Be mindful of the portion sizes, as the cake is very filling due to the walnuts, sugar, butter, and eggs.

Details

  • Preparation Time: 20 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 60 minutes
  • Difficulty: 1
  • Spiciness: 0
  • Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • pieces Butter, unsalted

  • 125 g Butter, unsalted

  • 200 g Sugar, brown

  • 3 pieces Egg, fresh

  • 1 spoon Coffee, espresso

  • 2 spoons Cocoa, powdered, unsweetened

  • 3 spoons Water

  • 125 ml Milk, whole milk

  • 215 g Wheat flour, white, multi-purpose

  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder

  • 1 pinch Salt, table

  • 150 g Walnuts

Sladkorni sirup

  • 185 ml Water

  • 110 g Sugar, brown

  • 1 piece Spices, cinnamon, ground

Steps

  1. Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F). Lightly grease a 19 cm square baking pan with butter. Line the bottom and sides of the pan with parchment paper. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix the sifted ingredients well.

  2. In another bowl, using an electric mixer set to high speed, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Once all the eggs are incorporated, stop mixing.

  3. In a jug, mix the hot water, coffee, and cocoa. Add the milk and stir well to create a smooth brown liquid. Reduce the mixer speed slightly and alternately add the flour mixture and the brown liquid to the egg-butter mixture (start with half the flour, then half the liquid, followed by the remaining flour, and finish with the remaining liquid).

  4. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to spread it evenly and smooth the top. Sprinkle the chopped walnuts evenly over the top. Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  5. While the cake is baking, prepare the sugar syrup. In a small saucepan, mix the water, sugar, and a cinnamon stick broken into smaller pieces. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves. Once it boils, stop stirring and let the syrup simmer for 5 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the syrup cool slightly.

  6. Let the baked cake cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack. Pour the warm syrup over the top of the cake. Allow the cake to cool to room temperature.

  7. Once cooled, cut the cake into smaller pieces, serve on plates, and accompany with a cup of hot or cold beverage.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

  • Calories: 390.6 kcal
  • Fat: 20.14 g
    • Saturated Fat: 7.24 g
  • Carbohydrates: 46.41 g
    • Sugars: 28.13 g
  • Protein: 6.5 g
  • Fiber: 1.76 g