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Food · February 11, 2022

Black Walnut Coffee Cake Recipe

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 Forget what you think you know about dry, crumbly coffee cake. I’m about to blow your mind with this black walnut coffee cake recipe.

Throughout my entire life, if our family went on vacation, my mom made two things: what she calls her “travel brownies” – and this decadent black walnut coffee cake. It’s a family favorite and I’m so excited to share it with you! Now, if you’ve never had black walnut extract before, you’re in for a serious treat. It’s a tough ingredient to find in-store, but my sister discovered an awesome online option that will last for years (especially if you’re only using it for special occasion foods such as this). Sure, you can make this recipe without the black walnut extract, but I will say that it makes a big difference in the flavor! To have the ultimate experience, you’ll want that sweet and smoky key ingredient.

When my husband and I met, I realized for the first time that a lot of people associate coffee cake with being very dry and crumbly. That is not the case with this one! It could be the copious amounts of butter (this is definitely not a healthy treat, by any means) but let me tell you, it is dense and moist and utterly divine. It’s about the only coffee cake that he will eat – and when I made it for this particular blog post, he helped himself to two pieces right out of the oven!


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This treat can be enjoyed for breakfast or dessert!

Once you’ve poured yourself a steaming hot cup of coffee (or spiced mocha), slice a piece of the coffee cake and take a moment to yourself to just indulge in the rich sweetness and appreciate life a little bit more.

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5 from 12 votes

Black Walnut Coffee Cake

Black walnut extract may not be frequently used anymore, but it creates a rich and delicious flavor in this moist, dense coffee cake from my childhood.
Cook Time40 minutes mins

Ingredients

Batter

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 ½ cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp black walnut extract
  • 1 cup milk (regular or non-dairy)
  • 3 cups flour
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt

Topping

  • 4 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup walnuts finely chopped

Drizzle

  • ½ cup butter melted

Glaze

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup water

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Grease a 9×13 pan
  • In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar
  • Add three eggs (one at a time) mixing after each
  • Add both of the extracts and mix thoroughly
  • In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt
  • To the egg/sugar mixture, alternately add the cup of milk and the flour mixture
  • Pour half the batter into 9×13 pan
  • Combine topping ingredients
  • Sprinkle half of the topping mixture over batter
  • Drop remaining batter by spoonfuls over top and spread evenly
  • Sprinkle the remaining topping mixture on top and drizzle with melted butter
  • Bake for 35-45 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean
  • Allow to cool
  • When cool, top with glaze in a criss-cross manner

Will you be testing out this recipe?


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Amanda
4 years ago

This looks absolutely delicious and would be so good with my coffee right now! Thanks for sharing 🙂

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Raji
4 years ago

This looks delicious! I love coffee cake, so I will definitely try this recipe the next time I bake. Thanks for sharing!

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Meg Stewart
4 years ago

You had me at the title of your blog – but swooned me with this recipe!

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Kat
4 years ago

This looks so yummy! Definitely going to try and make this!

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Eleanor Jones
4 years ago

Great post! I love how you’ve put here that it’s possible to use non-dairy alternatives, thank you for sharing x

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Sophie | Love and Literature
4 years ago

Wow, this looks delicious! I definitely need to give this a go sometime. The pictures are stunning too x

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I'm All Booked Up
4 years ago

This looks so yummy!

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Meredith Dent
4 years ago

This looks so tasty!!! I’ve been meaning to get back into baking lately and I’ve been needing some fancy new recipes to add to my repertoire. I’m going to have to try this one out for sure ❤️

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A Cup of Wonderland
4 years ago

Who doesn’t like cake when their reading and this looks divine! Shall definitely be giving this a try!

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Kevin Foodie
4 years ago

5 stars
The walnut cake looks delicious 😋. I have never seen black walnut essence. It must be very fragrant. Will be checking online for it.

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Fabiana
4 years ago

5 stars
Even in my family, not my mother but my mother-in-law, I grew up with some “vacation” recipes. I love your cake, it looks exquisite, can’t wait to try it!!!

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Llizzie
4 years ago

Confession: I’ve never had coffee cake lol! But that looks realllllly good! I might have to make a dairy-free, egg-free version! 🙂

Lizzie
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Lucy
4 years ago

Oh this cake looks delicious, perfect with a cup of coffee! x

Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk

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Jen
4 years ago

Ooo this cake sounds so good! Thank you for sharing it!

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Cristina Rosano
4 years ago

Okay, coffee and walnuts, two of my favourites so I can’t really pass on this! I will have to get the black walnut extract and bake this! I can already imagine it with a steaming cup of coffee in hand and a great read, dreams! Thank you for sharing x

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Megan
4 years ago

So yummy! Perfect with a hot cup of coffee on this cool spring mornings. Definitely will be making this again.

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Amie
4 years ago

Ooh this looks amazing! I’d have to swap out the cinnamon as I’m allergic but I’m definitely going to try and make a vegan version!

Love, Amie ❤
The Curvaceous Vegan

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Ana
4 years ago

This cake looks amazing! I don’t think I’ve ever had something like this before but definitely want to try

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Anita
4 years ago

This cake looks absolutely delicious and I’m sure it tastes amazing 😋

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Lynn Mejia
4 years ago

5 stars
OMG this looks amazing! I’ve never heard of black walnut but it sounds so rich! I’m a big sucker for coffee cakes and will always pick one up when presented the opportunity. Thank you for sharing xx

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Lee
4 years ago

Ok this looks absolutely amazing!! I want to try this for Easter brunch!!

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Rach
4 years ago

Coffee is not my fav for that exact reason – they’re usually dry. So I am intrigued that this family recipe is not! I might need to try this out!

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Luke Slater
4 years ago

Wow this looks yummy, I’m definitely going to try and make this 😁

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Sharila
4 years ago

This looks so yummy and moist–like an elevated cinnamon roll. Love the idea of curling up with a nice book, pastry, and a hot drink.

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Jaya Avendel
4 years ago

5 stars
This is going into my recipe book! Pretty to behold and divine to partake of. I have never tried a black walnut coffee cake before, but all things moist and delicious have my name somewhere in them.
Thanks so much for sharing!

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Charity
4 years ago

Oh this looks so yummy. I love a good coffee cake. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

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Heidi
4 years ago

This looks and sounds amazing! It’s so funny that you shared this today. I have been eyeing a black walnut cake recipe in my grandma’s cookbook for months now! I will have to check and see how similar this one is. Either way, I’m going to try it soon!

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Caitlin
4 years ago

I’ve never had black walnut extract but I’m very intrigued. We are big fans of moist coffee cake around here – dry coffee cake just doesn’t do it for me! Wonderful recipe!

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rebecca
4 years ago

okay i am absolutely DROOLING! I am usually hopeless at baking but this one looks worth a shot! thanks for sharing Steph.

xx rebecca // thecrystalpress.com

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Lauryn Hock
4 years ago

I need to try this cake RIGHT NOW! The frosting drizzle has me drooling.

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Gemma Jayne
4 years ago

Walnut cake is one of my mums favourite cakes! So this recipe I definitely want to try and attempt for her, because I am sure she will appreciate it. Thanks for sharing x

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Denise Kokinis
4 years ago

OMG yummmm this looks unreal! I love a good dessert or just something to enjoy with coffee from time to time!

Denise| Denise Marie

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Anna English
4 years ago

Oh girl, this looks so YUM! I might try and make it this weekend.

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Neely Moldovan
4 years ago

This sounds so good! I love coffee cake. Any kind of pastries are my weakness.

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mia
4 years ago

um…. YUM! This looks absolutely delicious. My partner’s favourite cake is coffee and walnut, so I’m going to try this on the weekend! xx

mia // https://beautiful-inspiring-creative-life.com/

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Elle
4 years ago

Wow, this cake looks utterly delish! I absolutely love coffee cake so this is right up my street. I’ll defiantly be giving this a go. Thank you for sharing! Xo

Elle – ellegracedeveson.com

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Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication
4 years ago

This looks absolutely delicious! I’m not really a coffee cake fan usually, but if this isn’t dry and crumbly, I’m in!

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Mariah
4 years ago

This looks so yummy! I love the food photography too. So well done!

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Aliya Gulamhusein
4 years ago

My husband is the baker and I just sent him the link to this post. Hopefully it makes it this weekend. Yummy

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Jennifer Prince
4 years ago

Oh my gosh! This looks entirely too amazing. Seeing that icing sells me on it alone. Ha! I’ve never had coffee cake with walnuts in it – I’ll have to test this recipe out. So yum!

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Amanda
4 years ago

5 stars
I’m not the biggest fan of nuts but this cake might make me into one– it looks and sounds absolutely delicious! I didn’t even know walnut extract existed?? Will definitely be making this!

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Stephani
4 years ago

This looks and sounds so delicious! My hubby loves coffee cake! I’ll have to save this recipe for a surprise brekkie for him!

Xo , Steph

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Jenny in Neverland
4 years ago

5 stars
Wow this looks lovely! I adore your photography here too. I’m not a baker but I’d love to try this if someone else made it for me haha!

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Freya
4 years ago

I love this recipe! I’m in the U.K. so I’m now going to try and source some black walnut extract as it sounds delicious!

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Heather LeGuilloux
4 years ago

I have always loved coffee cake but adding walnuts and walnut extract sounds like it takes coffee cake to a whole new level. Thanks for sharing this recipe!

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Mary Monique
4 years ago

5 stars
Gave you 5 stars! Never tried coffee cake but omg this looks so delicious and tasty! It’s great that your mother breaks brownies as for travel. Thanks for sharing your easy recipe!! More photos please haha.

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Erin
4 years ago

Umm well this looks freaking delicious. I haven’t had coffee cake in forever.

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Lisa
4 years ago

Who doesn’t love a good coffee cake? This one looks delicious! You could eat this in the morning or in the afternoon with a cup of coffee. Yummy!

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Meg Kingsbury
4 years ago

Ohh yum! I love everything coffee and everything cake! This sounds absolutely delightful! I will definitely make this. Thanks so much for sharing! 💜

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Yolanda
4 years ago

5 stars
This looks better than any other coffee cake I’ve had! I’ll have to see where I can find black walnut extract and then I’m going to make. I think it’ll be yummy to have over Easter weekend.

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Did you discover any new (or new-to-you) authors i Did you discover any new (or new-to-you) authors in the past year? ☕️
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I know they say “don’t judge a book by its cover,” but let’s be real… we all do it! 😂 When I saw the cover for The Lovers, I was instantly obsessed—and then I read the synopsis! I knew I needed it in my life right away, and I wasn’t disappointed. 🤎
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This book is full of self-discovery, sapphic sweetness, and some truly hilarious moments that had me laughing til my stomach hurt. 🙌🏼 I loved every minute of it and about burst into tears when @berkleypub sent me a copy! 🥹
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Rebekah’s storytelling was fantastic and I can’t wait to read her upcoming book, The Sun and the Moon, when it comes out in August! 📖
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Is this a title you’ve picked up or added to your TBR? 📚
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Are there any series you’re hoping to finish thi Are there any series you’re hoping to finish this year? 📚
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Typically, I’m someone who flies through series and prioritizes finishing them as soon as I possibly can. However, over the last few years, I’ve done a poor job completing all of the series I start, so I’m trying to make it a goal to finish them up! 👏🏼
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Some series that I’ve got on my list to finish:
📖 Girls of Paper and Fire
📖 Legacy of Orïsha (especially with the adaptation news!)
📖 Beasts of Prey
📖 The Inheritance Cycle
📖 The Atlas
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I’ve also got several that I’d like to start… but that’s another story entirely. 🙈
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Have you read any of these? 🤎
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Tell me just ONE of your auto-buy authors! 🫡
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I read The Charm Offensive a few years ago and instantly fell in love with Alison’s writing and the way the book made me feel so seen. 🥰 
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When I got an ARC of Kiss Her Once for Me, I was thrilled and once again inhaled the book. Yet again, it was a story that made me feel understood. 🥹
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I pretty much sobbed my way through Here We Go Again on audio and immediately purchased a physical copy so I could put myself through both the heartache and deep belly laughing again and again. 😅
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@alisoncochrun is forever and ever going to be an auto-buy author for me. 🤎
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Have you read any of these books? 📚
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What are five books or five series you find yourse What are five books or five series you find yourself constantly recommending? 🖐🏼
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TODAY IS MY 5TH BOOKSTAVERSARY! ☕️
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In honor of five years in this community, I wanted to share five books and five series I’m always recommending. These are stories that mean so much to me that I just wish everyone I encounter would read and love them too! 🥰
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FIVE STANDALONE BOOKS:
📖 The Nature of Witches
📖 The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
📖 The Midnight Library
📖 The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
📖 Echo North
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FIVE SERIES:
📚 Shadow and Bone
📚 Shades of Magic
📚 The Prison Healer
📚 The All Souls Trilogy
📚 Bright Falls
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I have so many more that I could share, but these are just a few that have made my life a little brighter 🤎
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When is your bookstaversary? 🤔
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Are you planning any rereads this year? 🔁
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Rereading is something that I absolutely love to do. While there are countless new releases to get excited about, there’s something incredibly comforting about revisiting my favorite books. 🥹
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One of my favorite series to reread is SHADES OF MAGIC. Nothing gets me quite as excited and emotional as those opening words: “Kell wore a very peculiar coat…” 🙌🏼 AH! Just writing that makes me anxious to pick up this comfort series again this year. 🙈
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Have you read this phenomenal series? 📚
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