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Vegan Pistachio Coffee Cake Recipe

Vegan Pistachio Coffee Cake Recipe
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This Vegan Pistachio Coffee Cake is a moist, flavorful treat featuring a luscious pistachio cream layer, crunchy pistachio crumb topping, and the perfect balance of vegan ingredients making it suitable for a delicious dairy-free and egg-free dessert or breakfast cake.

Ingredients

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For the Pistachio Crumb Topping

  • 30 g raw shelled pistachios
  • 30 g all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter (cold)

For the Cake Batter

  • 240 g all-purpose flour
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 160 ml soy milk
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 80 g raw shelled pistachios
  • 200 g granulated sugar
  • 90 g vegan butter (room temperature)
  • 180 g vegan Greek-style yogurt (room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract

For the Assembly and Glaze

  • 150 g vegan pistachio cream spread
  • 50 g vegan pistachio cream spread
  • 60 g powdered sugar (plus extra for dusting)
  • 1 tablespoon soy milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare: Preheat your oven to fan-forced 160°C (320°F) or conventional 180°C (356°F). Line the base and sides of a 7.5 or 8-inch springform cake pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Make the Pistachio Crumb Topping: Add the 30 g pistachios, 30 g flour, and 2 tablespoons sugar to a food processor and pulse until roughly ground. Add the cold vegan butter and blitz briefly until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, sift together 240 g flour, 2 ¼ teaspoons baking powder, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon sea salt. Stir well to combine and set aside.
  4. Prepare Vegan Buttermilk: In a mixing jug, combine 160 ml soy milk with 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar. Stir and let sit for a few minutes to curdle.
  5. Grind Nuts and Sugar: Use a food processor or blender to finely grind 80 g pistachios with 200 g granulated sugar until smooth.
  6. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use a mixer to beat 90 g room temperature vegan butter for one minute. Add the pistachio sugar mixture and continue whisking for 2 more minutes until light and fluffy.
  7. Add Wet Ingredients: Whisk in 180 g vegan Greek-style yogurt, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and ¼ teaspoon almond extract until well combined.
  8. Make the Batter: Alternately add the vegan buttermilk and dry ingredients to the wet mixture in two increments, mixing gently after each addition. Be careful not to overmix, as this can affect texture.
  9. Assemble the Cake: Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. Spoon 150 g pistachio cream spread evenly over the batter using an offset spatula, smoothing gently without pressing it in. Cover with the remaining batter and smooth the surface. Sprinkle the pistachio crumb topping evenly on top.
  10. Bake: Place the cake in the oven and bake for 50-60 minutes. Test doneness by inserting a skewer; it should come out almost clean with a few moist crumbs. If wet batter sticks, bake an additional 5 minutes and recheck.
  11. Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing the springform. Transfer the cake to a wire rack and let cool completely.
  12. Make the Glaze and Finish: Whisk together 50 g pistachio cream spread, 60 g powdered sugar, and 1 tablespoon soy milk until smooth. Dust the cooled cake with extra powdered sugar, then drizzle the glaze evenly over the top.

Notes

  • Use raw shelled pistachios for the best fresh nutty flavor.
  • The apple cider vinegar mixed with soy milk acts as a vegan buttermilk substitute, helping the cake rise and stay moist.
  • Room temperature ingredients mix better and ensure a smooth batter.
  • Do not press the pistachio cream into the batter to maintain layers and texture.
  • You can substitute vegan butter with coconut oil, but the flavor may vary slightly.
  • This cake is best served slightly cooled or at room temperature.

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