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Coffee Cake

Cultural Context

Coffee Cake is a beloved American treat, often served at brunch or as a snack with coffee. Its origins can be traced back to European baking traditions, where cakes were enjoyed with coffee. The dish has evolved to include various flavors and toppings, making it a versatile favorite in homes and cafes alike. Today, coffee cake is popular worldwide, with many regional variations featuring fruits, nuts, or different spices.

AmericanUSdessert
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
400 grams self-raising flour
200 grams vegan butter
strong coffee
100 grams icing sugar
2 tablespoons finely ground coffee powder

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

chopped nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: oats

Seeds add crunch without allergens.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

1

Take a large mixing bowl and a sieve.

2

Sift 400 grams of self-raising flour into the bowl.

3

Mix the dry ingredients together and create a well in the middle.

4

Melt 200 grams of vegan butter or margarine.

5

Add strong coffee to the melted vegan butter.

6

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until combined.

7

Line an 8-inch (20 cm) springform cake tin.

8

Split the mixture between two springform tins, approximately 520 grams per tin.

9

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350°F).

10

Bake for about 30 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.

11

Let the cakes cool before icing them.

12

To make the buttercream, mash 100 grams of vegan butter until soft.

13

Sift in 100 grams of icing sugar gradually while mixing.

14

Add 2 tablespoons of finely ground coffee powder and mix until combined.

15

If the buttercream is too stiff, add a tiny bit of water to adjust the consistency.

16

Level the cooled cakes using a serrated knife or dental floss.

17

Spread a layer of buttercream on top of one cake layer.

18

Place the second cake layer on top and spread more buttercream on top and sides.

19

Create a swirl effect with the back of a spoon on the buttercream.

Cooking Techniques

mixingcreamingbaking

Equipment Needed

large mixing bowlsievespringform cake tinoven

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegan

Allergens

glutendairynuts

Also Known As

Cinnamon Coffee CakeStreusel Coffee Cake

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