Incredibly Moist Coffee-Walnut Snack Cake

This unique coffee-flavored snack cake is perfectly flavored with coffee or espresso, and the finely chopped walnuts give it an amazing texture. The frosting is also flavored with coffee or espresso, and a little cream cheese makes it especially smooth and delicious.

This one-layer cake is the perfect size for most families, and it is so easy to prepare and bake. Make it for a weekend dessert or take it to a potluck or party.

Ingredients

Cake:

• 4 ounces (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened, more for the pan
• 3/4 cup walnuts, divided
• 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon table salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons brewed espresso, or very strong black coffee

Frosting:

• 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
• 2 to 3 teaspoons brewed espresso or very strong black coffee