Walnut Coffee Cake

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          This A. Rissa's Recipe. This cake with American Frosting is yummy!!!!! But not too easy. A Rissa made it for my birthday many many years ago.

Ingredients

  • 6 oz butter
  • 6 oz sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 6 oz maida/plain flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoon coffee essence
  • a little milk
  • coffee/walnut butter cream
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American Frosting:

  • 1/2 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon hot water
  • lemon juice
  • Beat the egg white till stiff. Add sugar in the hot water gradually and continue whisking till peaks form.

Method

Cream together butter, sugar, and then eggs one at a time.

Sift together the flour and the baking powder.

Fold in.

 Add the essence and the milk to make a soft consistency.

Bake for 40 mins. Cool.

 Sandwich with coffee/walnut cream . Frost and add walnuts for decoration before the frosting sets completely.