☕ Coffee & Walnut Cupcakes (Cosy & Classic)

☕ Coffee & Walnut Cupcakes (Cosy & Classic)

There’s something about coffee and walnut that just feels comforting.
Warm, slightly nutty, and perfect with a cup of tea on a slow morning 🤍

These cupcakes are soft, lightly coffee-flavoured, and topped with a creamy coffee buttercream — simple, cosy, and always a favourite.

🧁 Ingredients

For the cupcakes:

• 150g butter (softened)

• 150g caster sugar

• 3 eggs

• 150g self-raising flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 2 tbsp strong coffee (cooled)

• 50g walnuts (chopped)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the coffee buttercream:

• 200g butter (softened)

• 400g icing sugar

• 1–2 tbsp strong coffee (cooled)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

🍳 Method

1. Prep

Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) and line a cupcake tray with cases.

2. Make the batter

In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.

3. Add flavour

Stir in:

• Vanilla extract

• Coffee

Then gently fold in the flour and baking powder.

4. Add walnuts

Fold in the chopped walnuts.

5. Bake

Spoon the mixture into cupcake cases (about ¾ full).

Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden and springy.

Leave to cool completely.

☕ Buttercream

Beat the butter until smooth.

Gradually add icing sugar, then mix in:

• Coffee

• Vanilla

Whip until light and creamy.

🧁 Decorate

Pipe or spread the buttercream onto the cooled cupcakes.

Top with:

• A walnut half

• A light dusting of cocoa (optional)

💡 Cosy Tip

These are best enjoyed:
👉 Freshly baked
👉 With a hot cup of tea or coffee
👉 On a slow, quiet morning

💌 Little Note

This is the kind of recipe I’ll be making more of as we prepare for our move to Ireland — simple, comforting, and perfect for cosy days at home 🤍