Description
A moist, tender vegan coffee cake bursting with crunchy pistachios and a subtle coffee flavor, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any plant milk)
1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp instant coffee granules dissolved in 1 tbsp hot water
1 cup shelled pistachios, chopped (divided)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine the almond milk, oil, apple cider vinegar, vanilla extract, and dissolved coffee. Stir well.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined—be careful not to overmix.
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and half of the chopped pistachios.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle half of the cinnamon-pistachio mixture evenly over it.
- Add the remaining batter on top, then sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon-pistachio mixture as a topping.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Use plant-based milk to keep the recipe vegan; regular milk can substitute if not concerned about dairy.
Instant coffee granules can be replaced with strong brewed coffee or espresso (reduce liquid slightly).
For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend with xanthan gum.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week.
Freeze slices wrapped tightly for up to 2 months; reheat by warming in the microwave for 20 seconds.
Substitute walnuts or pecans for pistachios if preferred.
Add orange zest to the batter for an extra flavor dimension.
Increase instant coffee granules to 3 tsp for a stronger coffee flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: approx. 280 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
