Here’s the coffee cake that answers the age-old question: can chocolate ever be a bad idea? Spoiler alert: No, it can’t. This vegan chocolate chip coffee cake is everything your taste buds deserve. It’s fluffy, decadent, and packed with melty chocolate chips because why not? Forget bland muffins or tasteless pastries—this cake delivers chocolatey goodness with every bite. The light crumb is perfectly complemented by a slightly sweet, crunchy topping. So, grab a fork, or don’t—this cake practically demands to be devoured. Who needs self-control when it’s this good?
Vegan Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake
This vegan chocolate chip coffee cake combines rich chocolate chips with a fluffy, moist base and a sweet, crispy topping.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups.
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon.
- Baking soda: ½ teaspoon.
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon.
- Salt: ¼ teaspoon.
- Almond milk: 1 cup.
- Apple cider vinegar: 1 tablespoon.
- Maple syrup: ½ cup.
- Coconut oil melted: ⅓ cup.
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon.
- Vegan chocolate chips: ½ cup.
For the Topping
- All-purpose flour: ½ cup.
- Brown sugar: ¼ cup.
- Ground cinnamon: ½ teaspoon.
- Vegan butter cold: 4 tablespoons.
Instructions
Prepare the Cake
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch pan.
- In a bowl, mix almond milk and apple cider vinegar; let sit for a few minutes.
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla, and almond milk mixture. Stir until smooth.
- Fold in chocolate chips, mixing gently.
Make the Topping
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Cut in cold vegan butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Bake and Serve
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top.
- Sprinkle the streusel topping over the batter.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins and Minerals
- Vitamin A: 5%
- Calcium: 6%
- Iron: 8%
- Magnesium: 6%
- Potassium: 5%
Additional Notes and Tips
- For an extra indulgent touch, drizzle melted vegan chocolate on top before serving.
- Add a handful of chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra texture.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.
