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Vegan Pistachio Coffee Cake

Decadent Vegan Pistachio Coffee Cake That Will Wow You

A delightful Vegan Pistachio Coffee Cake that is eggless and dairy-free, offering a rich texture and flavor that will impress anyone.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Raw Shelled Pistachios Can swap for walnuts or almonds if desired.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be replaced with a gluten-free blend.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Consider coconut sugar as a substitute.
  • 1/2 cup Vegan Butter Coconut oil can be used as an alternative.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Pairs with apple cider vinegar.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt Kosher salt is an alternative.
  • 1 cup Soy Milk Almond or oat milk can be used instead.
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar Creates vegan buttermilk when mixed with soy milk.
  • 1/2 cup Vegan Greek-Style Yogurt Thick coconut yogurt is a great alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure extracts for authentic taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract Can be omitted or substituted with extra vanilla.
For the Crumble Topping
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Raw Shelled Pistachios Other nuts can be experimented with.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar White sugar can substitute but will lose richness.
  • 1/4 cup Vegan Butter Coconut oil can also be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Optional but recommended.
For the Glaze (Optional)
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Organic is preferred.
  • 1/4 cup Vegan Pistachio Cream Spread Homemade can be a tasty substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Milk Any plant-based milk will do.

Equipment

  • 8-inch springform pan
  • Food processor
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) for fan-assisted or 180°C (356°F) for conventional. Line the bottom of an 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
Make Crumb Topping
  1. In a food processor, combine chopped raw shelled pistachios, flour, and brown sugar. Pulse until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add cold vegan butter and pulse until crumbly.
Mix Dry Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Whisk briefly.
Create Vegan Buttermilk
  1. Combine soy milk and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl. Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes.
Blend Nuts and Sugar
  1. In the food processor, combine raw shelled pistachios and granulated sugar. Pulse until finely ground.
Cream Butter and Sugar
  1. In a large bowl, beat room temperature vegan butter until fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Gradually add pistachio-sugar mixture and mix for 2 minutes.
Combine Wet Ingredients
  1. Stir in vegan yogurt, vanilla extract, and almond extract into the creamed butter mixture.
Make Cake Batter
  1. Alternate gradually adding vegan buttermilk and dry ingredients to the wet mixture, starting with dry ingredients until just combined.
Assemble Cake
  1. Pour half the batter into the prepared pan, layer with vegan pistachio cream, cover with remaining batter, and sprinkle crumb topping over.
Bake
  1. Bake for 50-60 minutes. Check doneness with a skewer; it should come out with a few moist crumbs.
Cool and Glaze
  1. Allow cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar and drizzle glaze over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Ensure accurate measurements and avoid overmixing for the best texture. Customize with different nuts or dried fruits as desired.

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