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10) Coffee & Walnut Celebration Loaf with Espresso Glaze

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened (1 stick)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp instant espresso powder dissolved in 2 tbsp hot water
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts plus extra for top

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x5 loaf pan.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Beat butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time. Stir in sour cream and coffee.
  4. Fold dry mix into wet until just combined. Stir in walnuts.
  5. Pour batter into pan, top with extra walnuts, and bake 45–55 minutes. Test with toothpick.
  6. For glaze, mix 1 cup powdered sugar with 1–2 tbsp strong espresso until pourable. Drizzle when loaf is warm.