SUGAR WALNUTS RECIPES

Steps:

• Line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Heat butter in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat until butter is completely melted.
• Add brown sugar and walnuts to the frying pan and mix.
• Cook, stirring every 30 seconds, until the sugar is completely dissolved (about 4 minutes).
• Remove candied walnuts from the frying pan onto a baking sheet. Put the walnuts on parchment paper in a single layer and spread them apart so they are not touching and don't stick together. Let them cool for 30 minutes.
• After the candied walnuts are completely cool, put them in a bowl and serve.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4. Grease 2 x 20cm round cake tins and line with baking parchment. Dissolve the coffee granules in 1 tbsp boiling water and allow to cool for 10 minutes.

  Meanwhile, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Using a large spoon, fold in the flour and baking powder. Stir in half the walnuts and the dissolved coffee.

  Divide the mixture between the tins and bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden and springy to the touch. Remove the cakes from the tins and leave to cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack.

  Dissolve the coffee granules in 1 tsp boiling water. Beat together the butter and icing sugar until pale and fluffy. Stir in the coffee and mix until well combined. Use half the buttercream icing to sandwich the cakes together. Cover the top with the remaining icing and decorate with the remaining walnuts.