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Vegan Pistachio Coffee Cake

Delicious Vegan Pistachio Coffee Cake with Crunchy Topping

This Vegan Pistachio Coffee Cake is a delightful treat with a rich flavor and crunchy topping, perfect for coffee breaks.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Raw Shelled Pistachios Skinless pistachios enhance color.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Ensure proper measuring using a kitchen scale for accuracy.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Avoid using brown sugar for the intended texture.
  • ¾ cup Vegan Butter Use block-style butter, not spreadable margarine.
  • teaspoons Baking Powder Make sure it's fresh for the best rise.
  • ¼ teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ¼ teaspoon Sea Salt Enhances overall flavors.
  • ½ cup Soy Milk Almond milk or lemon juice will also work.
  • 2 teaspoons Apple Cider Vinegar
  • ¾ cup Vegan Greek-Style Yogurt Can be replaced with vegan sour cream or thick coconut yogurt.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • ¼ teaspoon Almond Extract
For the Crumble Topping
  • ½ cup Raw Shelled Pistachios Feel free to mix in other nuts for variety!
  • ½ cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Vegan Butter Used cold for a crumbly texture.
For the Filling and Glaze
  • ½ cup Vegan Pistachio Cream Spread Homemade versions can substitute store-bought options.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons Soy Milk

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform cake pan
  • food processor
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 320°F (fan) or 356°F (conventional). Prepare a 9-inch springform cake pan by lining with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, combine ½ cup of raw shelled pistachios, ½ cup of all-purpose flour, and 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Pulse until resembling coarse crumbs and then add 2 tablespoons of cold vegan butter. Blitz again until crumbly.
  3. In a mixing bowl, sift together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2¼ teaspoons of baking powder, ¼ teaspoon of baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon of sea salt.
  4. Combine ½ cup of soy milk with 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar and let sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
  5. Finely grind 1 cup of raw shelled pistachios with 1 cup of granulated sugar in the food processor. Cream ¾ cup vegan butter until light and fluffy, then add the pistachio-sugar mixture.
  6. Whisk in ¾ cup vegan Greek-style yogurt, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and ¼ teaspoon almond extract until combined.
  7. Alternate adding the prepared vegan buttermilk and the dry flour mixture to the wet batter until just combined.
  8. Pour half of the batter into the prepared springform pan, dollop ½ cup of vegan pistachio cream spread in the center, swirl it through the batter, then top with remaining batter and sprinkle with crumble topping.
  9. Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking for doneness with a skewer.
  10. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  11. Whisk together 3¼ tablespoons of vegan pistachio cream spread, 1 cup of powdered sugar, and 2-3 tablespoons of soy milk until smooth for the glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 160mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Allow the cake to cool completely before adding the glaze.

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