Who says you need eggs and dairy to make a cake? This vegan mocha coffee cake laughs in the face of convention. Rich, dark mocha flavor mixes with a surprisingly light, moist cake that’s 100% plant-based. It’s like the universe’s way of telling you, “Yes, you can have cake without cruelty.” Packed with all the bold flavors you love, this cake is the perfect excuse to indulge—without feeling guilty, obviously. So, grab your coffee and dig in. After all, it’s vegan. You’ve earned it.
Vegan Mocha Coffee Cake
A rich, coffee-flavored mocha cake made without any animal products. Light, moist, and surprisingly indulgent.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- All-purpose flour: 1 ½ cups
- Cocoa powder: ¼ cup
- Instant coffee: 2 tablespoons
- Baking powder: 1 ½ teaspoons
- Baking soda: ½ teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Granulated sugar: ¾ cup
- Almond milk or other plant milk: 1 cup
- Vegetable oil: ½ cup
- Apple cider vinegar: 1 tablespoon
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
For the Mocha Glaze:
- Powdered sugar: ½ cup
- Instant coffee: 1 tablespoon
- Almond milk: 2 tablespoons
- Cocoa powder: 1 tablespoon
Instructions
Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, instant coffee, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, whisk together sugar, almond milk, oil, vinegar, and vanilla.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until smooth.
Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cake cool.
Prepare the Mocha Glaze:
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, instant coffee, almond milk, and cocoa powder until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 220
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
Vitamins and Minerals
- Vitamin A: 4%
- Calcium: 6%
- Iron: 8%
- Vitamin C: 2%
- Potassium: 4%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor for the Recipe
- Add chopped nuts like walnuts or almonds for extra texture.
- Use full-fat coconut milk for a richer flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
