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Vegan Pistachio Coffee Cake

Vegan Pistachio Coffee Cake

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Indulge in the delightful Vegan Pistachio Coffee Cake, a moist and flavorful dessert perfect for any occasion! This cake features a crunchy pistachio crumble topping, a rich dairy-free pistachio cream filling, and a smooth icing that will impress your guests. While it pairs beautifully with coffee or tea, it’s equally enjoyable as an afternoon snack. Easy to make with simple ingredients, this plant-based treat is not only delicious but also visually stunning, showcasing the vibrant green of pistachios. Whether you’re hosting a brunch or simply treating yourself, this cake will surely satisfy your cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 30 g raw shelled pistachios
  • 30 g all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter (cold)
  • 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 temp)
  • 180 g vegan Greek-style yogurt (room temp)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • 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. Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) for fan-forced or 180°C (356°F) for conventional. Line a springform cake pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix raw pistachios, flour, sugar, and cold vegan butter to create the crumble topping.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
  4. Combine soy milk and apple cider vinegar; let sit for 5 minutes. Then mix in sugar, room temperature vegan butter, yogurt, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; fold in crushed pistachios.
  6. Pour half of the batter into the pan, spread half of the pistachio cream on top, add remaining batter, and finish with the crumble topping.
  7. Bake for about 55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let cool before drizzling with icing made from powdered sugar and soy milk.

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