Maple-Glazed Coffee Walnut Cake

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-26 · Updated 2026-05-26

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A moist walnut cake sweetened with maple syrup and infused with brewed coffee, topped with a glossy maple glaze and crunchy walnut pieces. This recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, layers unsalted butter, granulated sugar, large eggs into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves 8 International cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/2 cup (113g), softened unsalted butter
3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup (120ml), cooled brewed strong coffee
1/4 cup (60ml) maple syrup
3/4 cup (75g), toasted chopped walnuts
1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
Step 2: In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter and 3/4 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Step 3: Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 tsp baking powder. Gradually add this dry mix to the butter mixture alternating with 1/2 cup cooled brewed strong coffee, starting and ending with flour mixture. Stir until just combined.
Step 5: Fold in 3/4 cup toasted chopped walnuts gently. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Step 6: Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 7: For the glaze, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 cup maple syrup, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake and sprinkle additional chopped walnuts on top if desired.