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vegan coffee cake

Vegan Coffee Cake

This moist and flavorful vegan coffee cake is a delicious, dairy-free treat with a rich cinnamon streusel topping. Perfect for pairing with your morning coffee, it’s easy to make and sure to impress!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: vegan, Vegetarian
Calories: 270
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • Cake Batter:
  • 3 cups 375g all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups 300g light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1½ teaspoons baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1½ cups 360ml soy milk or non-dairy alternative
  • ¾ cup 180ml canola or vegetable oil
  • 1½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons instant coffee powder
  • Cinnamon Swirl Layer:
  • ⅓ cup 65g packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • Streusel Topping:
  • 1 ½ cups 300g brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup 60ml melted vegan butter

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • 9x13 inch baking tin
  • Wire rack
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat & Prepare: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 9x13 inch baking tin with greaseproof paper.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine soy milk, oil, apple cider vinegar, vanilla extract, and instant coffee powder. Stir well.
  4. Combine Batter: Gently fold wet and dry ingredients together until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Layer the Batter: Pour half the batter into the prepared tin and spread evenly.
  6. Add Cinnamon Swirl: Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mix evenly over the first layer of batter.
  7. Add Remaining Batter: Pour the remaining cake batter on top and spread evenly.
  8. Prepare Streusel: Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted vegan butter. Sprinkle on top of the cake batter.
  9. Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.