Eggless Coffee Cake: A Perfect Pairing For Your Afternoon Brew

Craving a sweet, moist treat to pair with your afternoon coffee? This eggless coffee cake is the perfect solution. With a soft crumb, a hint of coffee flavor, and a crunchy streusel topping, it's a delightful snack for any occasion. Here's how you can make it in just a few easy steps!

Ingredients:

For the cake:

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
½ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
½ cup unsweetened applesauce (as an egg substitute)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 tbsp instant coffee granules (dissolved in 2 tbsp warm water)

For the streusel topping:

½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 tsp ground cinnamon
A pinch of salt

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round or square baking pan (8-inch works well).

Prepare the streusel topping by combining flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and softened butter in a bowl. Mix with a fork or your fingers until it forms a crumbly texture. Set aside.

Make the cake batter by whisking together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. In another bowl, combine milk, applesauce, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, and dissolved coffee. Stir well.

Combine wet and dry ingredients: Add the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Be careful not to overmix.

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.

Top the batter with the streusel mixture, gently pressing it down into the cake batter.

Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool and serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

This easy eggless coffee cake is perfect for coffee lovers who want to enjoy a deliciously soft and moist treat without eggs. Enjoy it as an afternoon snack, dessert, or for a cozy weekend breakfast!