Low Sugar Vegan Cinnamon Coffee Cake

Total time1 hr 15 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time40 min

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Ingredients

9 servings

For the flax egg

1 tbsp ground flaxseed
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3 tbsp water

For the streusel

⅓ cup vegan butter, melted and cooled slightly
½ cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Brown-sugar replacements vary in moisture, spread, and browning, so follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp salt

For the cinnamon swirl

¼ cup packed light brown sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Brown-sugar replacements vary in moisture, spread, and browning, so follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon

For the cake

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
¾ cup organic cane sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Baking behavior varies by blend: some brown faster or stay softer, while others brown less. Follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
½ cup vegan butter, melted and cooled slightly
1 cup dairy free milk
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides.
2
In a small bowl, stir together the ground flaxseed and 3 tbsp water. Set aside for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens to a gel.

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