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Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake

Julie Pace, RDN
Indulge in the perfect balance of warmth and sweetness with this vegan cinnamon streusel coffee cake. The moist cake is made with wholesome plant-based ingredients, making it suitable for those who follow a vegan diet. The cake is generously spiced with fragrant cinnamon, infusing every bite with its comforting aroma.
The highlight of this coffee cake is the delicious crunchy streusel topping. Made with a combination of vegan butter, brown sugar, and a dash of cinnamon, it creates a crumbly and crispy texture that adds an extra layer of decadence to the cake.
Whether you enjoy it as a breakfast treat with your morning cup of coffee or as a dessert for a special occasion, this vegan cinnamon streusel coffee cake is sure to please.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or other non-dairy milk
  • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup maple sugar or sugar of choice
  • 1/3 cup avocado oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Cinnamon Sugar Filling

  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, organic
  • 1 Tbsp cinnamon

Streusel Topping

  • 1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup vegan butter
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, organic
  • 1 Tbsp cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • in a small bowl, combine almond milk with apple cider vinegar. Stir to combine then set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, blend together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, add maple sugar, oil, vanilla extract and milk mixture. Stir until well combine. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until dough forms.
  • Add parchment paper or grease 9x5 loaf pan. Spread half the dough into the bottom of pan. Sprinkle on brown sugar and cinnamon mixture. Then add the remaining dough mixture to pan.
  • To make streusel, use a separate bowl and add flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the butter to the mixture. Once combined, sprinkle evenly and press into top of dough.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes or until when toothpick is inserted and comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven and let cool before slicing.
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