Description
This vegan pistachio coffee cake is moist, nutty, and layered with a pistachio crumb topping and creamy pistachio filling. Perfect for brunch, holidays, or a cozy afternoon treat with coffee.
Ingredients
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For the Cake Batter
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1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour – base for a soft, tender crumb
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¾ cup granulated sugar – balances the nutty flavor
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1 tsp baking powder + ½ tsp baking soda – for lift and fluffiness
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¼ tsp salt – enhances all the flavors
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½ cup vegan butter, softened – adds richness
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¾ cup soy milk + 1 tsp apple cider vinegar – creates vegan “buttermilk”
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½ cup vegan Greek-style yogurt – keeps it moist
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1 tsp vanilla extract + ½ tsp almond extract – boosts flavor
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½ cup finely ground pistachios – nutty flavor and green tint
For the Pistachio Filling
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¼ cup pistachio cream or smooth pistachio butter – creamy layer inside
For the Crumb Topping
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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¼ cup cold vegan butter, cubed – for buttery crumbs
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⅓ cup chopped pistachios – crunchy topping
Optional Glaze
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½ cup powdered sugar + 1–2 tbsp plant-based milk – simple drizzle
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) (or 325°F / 160°C fan). Grease and line a 7.5–8-inch springform pan.
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Make the crumb topping: mix flour, sugar, pistachios, and cut in vegan butter until crumbly. Chill.
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Stir soy milk and vinegar to make vegan buttermilk; let sit 5 minutes.
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Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in one bowl.
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In another, beat vegan butter until creamy. Mix in yogurt, vanilla, almond extract, and buttermilk.
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Combine wet and dry ingredients, folding gently. Stir in ground pistachios.
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Layer: half the batter → pistachio cream → remaining batter.
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Sprinkle crumb topping evenly.
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Bake 50–60 minutes, until toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
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Cool 10 minutes before releasing. Glaze if desired, slice, and serve.
Notes
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Add cinnamon, cardamom, or citrus zest for flavor twists.
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Keeps 2 days at room temp, 1 week in fridge, or freeze slices up to 3 months.
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Swap pistachios for almonds or walnuts if desired.
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Gluten-free? Use a 1:1 gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.