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Vegan Pistachio Coffee Cake

Moist Vegan Pistachio Coffee Cake for Your Sweet Cravings

This Vegan Pistachio Coffee Cake is a delicious treat perfect for coffee breaks, rich in flavor, nutrient-dense, and easy to make.
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: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Raw Shelled Pistachios Can substitute with other nuts if needed.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Avoid brown sugar.
  • 1/2 cup Vegan Butter Use block-type butter.
  • 1 cup Soy Milk Almond or oat milk can be used.
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar Lemon juice is a good substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1/2 cup Vegan Greek-Style Yogurt Substitute with thick coconut yogurt if necessary.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract
  • 1/2 cup Vegan Pistachio Cream Spread Homemade version can be used.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For icing and dusting.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • food processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • Springform pan
  • Whisk
  • sifter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Vegan Pistachio Coffee Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) for fan-convection or 180°C (356°F) for conventional baking. Line the bottom of your springform pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, combine raw shelled pistachios, all-purpose flour, and granulated sugar. Pulse until the mixture resembles a fine meal. Add chilled vegan butter and pulse until crumbly clumps form.
  3. Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt in a mixing bowl.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine soy milk and apple cider vinegar. Let sit for about 5 minutes until thickened.
  5. Process raw pistachios with granulated sugar until finely ground, resembling flour.
  6. In a mixing bowl, beat room temperature vegan butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add the pistachio-sugar mixture and whisk for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Mix the vegan Greek-style yogurt, vanilla extract, and almond extract into the creamed butter mixture until well incorporated.
  8. Gradually add the thickened buttermilk to the wet mixture, alternating with the sifted dry ingredients. Mix on low speed until just combined.
  9. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan, spread the pistachio cream over this layer, and cover with the remaining batter. Sprinkle the pistachio crumble topping on top.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  11. Let the cake sit in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Mix powdered sugar with a little water to create a smooth glaze. Drizzle over the cooled cake and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Accurate measuring of ingredients is crucial. Do not overmix for a light texture. Allow cooling completely before glazing.

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