Deliciously soft, this dairy-free coffee cake comes with a twist: yogurt! Made with real coffee this yogurt coffee cake makes the perfect addition to any baby or bridal shower.
This healthy dessert is sprinkled with a hint of cane sugar to make it that much more indulgent.
A staple at any shower, coffee cake is normally a broad term for "cake served with coffee".
But there's an exception with this yogurt coffee cake recipe... it contains actual coffee!
Not only is it easy to make but it's a great pick me up too. Sweetened with coconut palm sugar, this dairy-free coffee cake is a little bit of comfort at a gathering, just like this pumpkin protein bread.
Fall in love with the classic flavor and the soft texture of this dairy-free coffee cake and have the recipe on hand for any showers coming up!
You'll love it because:
- Easy to make (minimal ingredients)
- Allergy-friendly (dairy-free and vegan)
- Classic (everyone loves a nutmeg, sugary cake)
- Light: thanks to the yogurt the cake is light but indulgent
Ingredients You'll Need
Most of the ingredients you'll have on hand (which is awesome!) but there are a few swaps. Unlike the traditional version, this recipe doesn't use any sour cream, vanilla, or brown sugar!
And to keep you on your toes, it doesn't use a bundt pan either!
Whole Wheat Flour: If you need to make this recipe gluten-free see the notes in the recipe card!
Oat flour: either pre-bought or you can grind them yourself for extra texture.
Baking powder: the yogurt and baking powder are what help this dairy-free coffee cake rise to be fluffy.
Baking soda: helps give the yogurt a light texture when mixed with yogurt.
Plain yogurt: most people use Greek yogurt for coffee cakes and that can definitely work (like in this 3 ingredient yogurt cake). For this dairy-free version though, coconut yogurt works best.
Banana: to keep the sugar down, mashed bananas is used to both sweeten the cake as well as give it its awesome texture.
Maple syrup: keeping the Canadian in the recipe with a hint of maple syrup. Make sure it's the real thing as it makes the flavor better. Just like in this maple latte.
Coconut palm sugar: this is what's used to keep this recipe dessert-like in place of brown sugar. Thanks to the banana though not much is needed!
Coffee: the choice is up to you! Adding ground coffee to the cake gives it an extra rich feel.
How To Make Yogurt Coffee Cake
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large bowl combine the yogurt, banana, syrup, and eggs. Mix well.
- Spray an 8×4 pan and pour the batter in.
- Combine the topping ingredients. Sprinkle the mixture over the top of the coffee cake.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool in pan.
Important Teaching Tips
The brand of yogurt you choose will affect both the texture and the flavor of the dairy-free cake.
To date, coconut yogurt has been used. You can of course use a traditional yogurt for this coffee cake recipe, just not Greek yogurt as it’ll change the texture because of its thick consistency.
Likewise, the brand and flavor of coffee you choose will alter the taste.
You can use light brown sugar to replace the coconut palm sugar if that's your thing.
The cake is sweet but not too sweet.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yogurt Coffee Cake
Adding yogurt to a cake (or pancakes) helps keep the cake moist and the texture a bit fluffier.
Because the dairy-free coffee cake is yogurt-based, it should be stored in an air-tight container in the fridge. The cake will thicken up a bit once stored.
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- Chocolate chip protein powder muffins
- Chocolate frosted cashew cookies
- Sugar-free pudding
- Healthy chocolate pudding
- Peanut butter thumbprint cookies
- Chocolate covered frozen bananas
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Dairy-Free Coffee Cake
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Whole wheat flour
- 1 cup oat flour just under ¾ cups oats ground
- 2 eggs
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ cup coconut yogurt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 banana mashed
- ⅓ cup coconut palm sugar
- 2 tablespoon coconut palm sugar
- 2 tablespoon ground coffee
- ⅛ cup almond milk
- Topping
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon cane sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large bowl combine the yogurt, banana, maple syrup, and eggs. Mix well.
- Add in the flours, baking soda and powder, cinnamon, sugar and coffee. Stir well. Add in the almond milk and mix into a batter.
- Spray an 8×4 pan (or line with parchment paper) and pour the batter in. use a spatula to smooth it out.
- In a small bowl, combine the topping ingredients. Sprinkle/divide the mixture over top of the coffee cake.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Remove from the oven and let cool in pan. Cut the cake into slices or squares and enjoy!
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Notes
Disclaimer:
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"
Nutrition
Shelby aka Mama Bear
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