This tender vegan coffee cake is absolutely irresistible, and the perfect afternoon treat. It's ultra soft, moist, and sweet with a delicious cinnamon flavored crunch. Easy to make in a batch for several and very budget-friendly. Enjoy this with your favorite coffee or tea.
INGREDIENTS
Dry
3cupsall purpose flour
1cupsugar
4teaspoonbaking powder
½teaspoonsalt
Wet
2cupsoy milk (unsweetened)room temperature
1cupapple sauce
½cupavocado oil
2teaspoonvanilla extractpure
1tablespoonapple cider vinegar
Cinnamon Crumb
½cupcoconut sugar
2teaspooncinnamon powder
2tablespoonmelted vegan butter
Glaze (Optional)
½cupcoconut sugar
1-2teaspoonwater
METHOD
Preheat the oven to 350℉. Grease a 9x9 inch nonstick baking pan with a teaspoon of avocado oil, and then set aside.
To prepare the cinnamon crumble - Mix together the coconut sugar and cinnamon powder in a small bowl and set aside.
Sift the all-purpose flour in a medium-large size mixing bowl. Then add the remaining dry ingredients, and give it a good mix.
In a separate bowl, whisk all the wet ingredients together, except the apple cider vinegar.
Pour the wet ingredients in with the dry ingredients while whisking till everything is incorporated and well combined. Lastly, add the apple cider vinegar and give the batter another quick whisk.Note: I prefer using an electric whisk for this task.
Next pour half the batter into the prepared baking pan. Evenly sprinkle half of the prepared cinnamon crumbs (save the other half for the top). Drizzle a tablespoon of the melted vegan butter.
Then carefully layer over the other half of the batter. Evenly sprinkle over the remaining cinnamon crumbs. Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of the melted vegan butter.
Bake for 40-45 minutes or till toothpick inserted in the very middle of the cake comes out clean. Then remove from oven and let it cool down completely.
Optional - Meanwhile, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and water. Once the cake cools down, then drizzle the glaze over the top before serving.
Serve a slice with a hot cup of coffee.
NOTES
Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure all the wet ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother batter and even baking.
Sift The Dry Ingredients: Sifting the flour and other dry ingredients helps to aerate them, resulting in a lighter, fluffier cake.
Don’t Overmix: Mix the batter until just combined to avoid overworking the gluten, which can make the cake dense. This is especially important if you use an electric mixer.