☕ 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:
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150g butter (softened)
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150g caster sugar
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3 eggs
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150g self-raising flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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2 tbsp strong coffee (cooled)
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50g walnuts (chopped)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
For the coffee buttercream:
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200g butter (softened)
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400g icing sugar
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1–2 tbsp strong coffee (cooled)
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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:
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Vanilla extract
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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:
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Coffee
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Vanilla
Whip until light and creamy.
🧁 Decorate
Pipe or spread the buttercream onto the cooled cupcakes.
Top with:
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A walnut half
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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 🤍
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