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Vegan Pistachio Coffee Cake

Decadent Vegan Pistachio Coffee Cake for Your Sweet Moments

Enjoy this Vegan Pistachio Coffee Cake, a moist and fluffy dessert perfect for a delightful coffee break.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Cakes
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Pistachio Crumb Topping
  • 1 cup shelled pistachios Feel free to swap with roasted for extra depth.
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour Gluten-free flour can be a good alternative.
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar Consider coconut sugar for a lower-glycemic option.
  • ¼ cup cold vegan butter Stick to block-style for the best consistency.
Cake Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can be replaced with gluten-free flour.
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar Coconut sugar is a lovely swap.
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder Essential for the perfect rise.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Essential for the perfect rise.
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt Kosher salt can substitute.
  • 1 cup soy milk Feel free to use almond or oat milk.
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar Works with baking soda for lift.
  • ½ cup vegan Greek-style yogurt Thick coconut yogurt is a great alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Opt for pure extract for the best results.
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract Lends a nutty depth.
  • ½ cup vegan pistachio cream spread A creamy filling that brings richness.
Glazing
  • 1 cup powdered sugar For frosting the cake.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Food processor
  • Springform pan
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Baking Process
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F) and prepare your springform pan by lining it with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, blitz together 1 cup of shelled pistachios, ½ cup of all-purpose flour, and ¼ cup of granulated sugar until finely ground. Add in ¼ cup of cold vegan butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, sift together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and ½ teaspoon of sea salt.
  4. In a small bowl, combine 1 cup of soy milk with 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and let sit for 5–10 minutes.
  5. In the food processor, blend 1 cup of finely ground pistachios with ¾ cup of granulated sugar until soft and fluffy, then add in ½ cup of room-temperature vegan butter.
  6. To the pistachio mixture, add ½ cup of vegan Greek-style yogurt, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and ½ teaspoon of almond extract. Mix thoroughly, then alternately add the vegan buttermilk and dry ingredients.
  7. Pour half of the batter into the prepared springform pan. Spoon ½ cup of vegan pistachio cream spread over this layer, then top with the remaining batter.
  8. Sprinkle the pistachio crumble topping generously over the final layer of batter.
  9. Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached.
  10. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gCalcium: 6mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For optimal results, measure ingredients accurately and line your pan to prevent sticking.

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