This recipe for Vegan Coffee Cake is incredibly delicious and so easy to make! Even without any butter, milk or eggs, you can still enjoy a classic coffee cake that is super fluffy and moist.

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Coffee Cake

Vegan Coffee Cake is one of my all-time favorite cakes. In case you were wondering… No, there’s NO coffee in coffee cake.

It’s a simple vanilla cake topped with streusel, a crumble topping made with butter, flour and brown sugar. Additional spices, fruits and nuts can be added to enhance the flavor. I personally love to make mine with added cinnamon, nutmeg and pecans!

I supposed it’s called “coffee” cake because it is often served with coffee. Unlike traditional cakes, coffee cake doesn’t have a frosting, and is not overly sweet. As a result, coffee cakes make a wonderful breakfast food that go so well with a cup of morning coffee. Of course, you can enjoy this cake any time of the day, whether it be a mid-afternoon snack or an after-dinner dessert.

What ingredients you need

Here is a list of the ingredients you will need to make vegan coffee cake.

(This recipe makes 9 pieces, in a 20x20cm / 8x8inch baking pan)

For the cake:

• Plant-based milk
• Apple cider vinegar
• Non-dairy yogurt
• Coconut oil
• Vanilla Extract
• Flour
• Sugar
• Salt
• Baking Powder
• Baking Soda

For the streusel/crumble topping:

• Flour
• Brown Sugar
• Pecans (optional)
• Cinnamon
• Nutmeg
• Vegan butter
• Salt

For the icing (optional):

• Powdered sugar
• Water

A detailed recipe with measurements is in the recipe card below.

Ingredient Notes

Plant-based milk and Apple Cider Vinegar – One of the defining traits of coffee cake is the addition of sour cream or buttermilk in the batter for a slightly tangy flavor. You can make vegan buttermilk by combining plant-based milk and apple cider vinegar. I use soy milk, but you can use other types of non-dairy milk, like almond or oat milk. If you don’t have apple cider vinegar, use lemon juice or white vinegar.

Flour – I use cake flour (weak flour) for the cake, and all-purpose flour for the streusel topping. If you don’t have cake flour, you could use all-purpose flour for both the cake and the topping.

Sugar – Brown sugar works best for the streusel. For the cake, I use cane sugar but any type of granulated sugar will work.

Pecans – I love adding pecans in the streusel for added flavor and texture, but it isn’t a must. You can replace it with a different type of nut, or simply make the crumble topping without any nuts.

Vegan butter – vegan butter or vegan margarine will both work for the crumble topping.

How to make Vegan Coffee Cake

A detailed recipe is in the recipe card at the bottom of this post, but let me give you a quick overview of the process. It’s extremely easy to make this cake!

1. Prepare the buttermilk. To make vegan buttermilk, mix apple cider vinegar and non-dairy milk, and set it aside for 10 minutes.
2. Make the batter and the streusel. In separate bowls, combine all the ingredients for the batter and the streusel, crumble topping.
3. Bake in the oven. Pour the batter into a greased baking pan, and sprinkle the streusel on top. Bake in the oven for 35~40 minutes.
4. Make the icing (optional). The cake is not overly sweet. If you want added sweetness, mix water and powdered sugar to make the icing. Drizzle icing over the baked cake.

That’s it. I told you it was easy! Preparation time for this cake takes less than 15 minutes.

How to Serve and Store

Vegan coffee cake is best served warm. That’s one of the great things about this cake, you can enjoy it right out of the oven. Unlike other cakes, you don’t need to wait for it to cool before serving.

Also, this cake is not overly sweet, and pairs perfectly with a hot cup of coffee. However, if you prefer a sweeter dessert-like cake, drizzle icing or sprinkle powdered sugar on top.

Store the cake in an airtight container for up to one week in the refrigerator, or for two months in the freezer.

Thank you for visiting my blog! If you made this recipe, or any other recipes of mine, be sure to tag me @veganesetokyo on Instagram and use the hashtag #veganesetokyo. I would love to see your creations❤️

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