This Vegan Coffee Cake has a tasty blackberry swirl and is loaded with a crunchy, crispy crumble topping!
If you really want to get me out of bed, promise me some carbs. And not just any carbs—moist, tender, slightly warm coffee cake with a fat layer of crumb topping so thick it basically counts as its own separate food group. I don’t need a lot in the morning. Just a slice of this fruit-stuffed coffee cake, a quiet kitchen, and a cup of strong coffee. That combo got me through one of the longest Mondays of my life last month, and it might’ve been the only reason I didn’t cry before 10 a.m.
This vegan coffee cake is something else. It’s layered with a dark, jammy blackberry swirl, then topped with a buttery (but actually butterless) oat crumble that I could eat straight with a spoon. When I first made this, I dropped off a few slices to my neighbor, and she texted me back, “Tell me you’re opening a bakery.” Mr. FFF literally licked his plate. It’s that kind of recipe—the kind you pull out when you want something that tastes like comfort but still makes your body feel good.
Is This Vegan Coffee Cake Healthy?
While this is still a cake, it’s doing a lot more for you than a boxed mix ever could. The oat flour base brings in whole grains and fiber. There’s no dairy, no eggs, and no refined sugar. You’re also going to get probiotics from the dairy-free yogurt and vitamin C from the applesauce. Plus, it’s naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan. All in all, it’s a win in my book.
Blackberry Is Just The Beginning
I use a blackberry fruit spread in this recipe, but if you have another flavor of jam on hand—or you prefer something else—you can totally use it. Raspberry, strawberry, blueberry, cherry, peach, or fig jam would all be just as perfect in this vegan coffee cake. The sharp sweetness of the fruit spread cuts through the carby richness of the cake, making it the perfect mashup of flavors.
How Do I Store Leftovers?
Once the cake has cooled, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container. This will help to keep the cake fresh and moist. The cake can be stored at room temperature for around 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to a week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. To thaw the cake, simply remove it from the freezer and let it sit at room temperature for a few hours before serving.
Serving Suggestions
Coffee cake is meant to be served with coffee, so enjoy a Caramel-Vanilla Iced Coffee, Coffee Smoothie, or Iced Latte on the side! Not only is this perfect for breakfast or brunch, but it also doubles as a delicious dessert.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 1/3 cups oat flour sifted, 220 grams
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup coconut sugar
- 1/3 cup dairy-free vanilla yogurt
- 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2/3 cup organic blackberry fruit spread
For The Crumbles:
- 2/3 cup rolled old-fashioned oats
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil melted
Instructions
- Line the bottom of a 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper, rubbing the sides with coconut oil. Heat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, stir together the coconut sugar, yogurt, applesauce, coconut oil, almond milk, and vinegar.
- Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir until combined. Pour into the prepared pan, spreading out evenly.
- Drop the fruit spread all over the top of the batter, and use a sharp knife to swirl it in.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the oats and sugar to make the crumbles. Add in the coconut oil and use your hands to mix until crumbly.
- Spread the crumbs over the cake, lightly pressing them in to stick to the batter.
- Bake for 48-50 minutes, or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean (you'll see some dark fruit spread on the toothpick, but you don't want to see any batter).
- Let cool completely. Then slice and enjoy!
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