Coffee and Walnut Loaf Cake

Name: Coffee and Walnut Loaf Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 tbsp flax meal; 6 tbsp warm water; 1.5 tbsp instant coffee; 1 cup water; 0.5 cup brown sugar; 0.5 cup vegan butter; 2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking soda; 3 tbsp baking powder; 0.5 tsp salt; 2 tsp white or apple cider vinegar; 0.5 cup neutral oil; 1 cup crushed walnuts (plus 1 tbsp for garnish); 1 cup powdered sugar; 0.5 tbsp instant coffee (to 1 tbsp for stronger flavor); 3 tbsp water; 0.5 tsp vanilla extract

Fluffy, moist vegan coffee loaf cake studded with walnuts and drizzled with a sweet coffee glaze—completely egg and dairy-free.

55 min total8 servingsAmerican

Calories

420

Protein

Carbs

48g

Fat

23g

Ingredients

3 tbsp flax meal
6 tbsp warm water
1.5 tbsp instant coffee
1 cup water
0.5 cup brown sugar
0.5 cup vegan butter
2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
3 tbsp baking powder
0.5 tsp salt
2 tsp white or apple cider vinegar
0.5 cup neutral oil
1 cup crushed walnuts (plus 1 tbsp for garnish)
1 cup powdered sugar
0.5 tbsp instant coffee (to 1 tbsp for stronger flavor)
3 tbsp water
0.5 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a bread loaf pan.
2
In a small bowl, mix the flax meal and warm water. Set aside for 5 minutes.
5 min
3
In a glass, mix the water and instant coffee. Set aside.
4
In the bowl of an electric mixer, mix together the sugar and vegan butter. Then add the flax egg mixture, coffee mixture, flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, vinegar, and oil.
5
Fold the 1 cup of walnuts into the batter and pour it into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes. Test by sticking a toothpick in the middle—if it comes out dry, the loaf is done.
48 min
6
While the loaf is baking, combine all the glaze ingredients (powdered sugar, instant coffee, water, and vanilla extract) in a small bowl. Set aside.
7
Transfer the loaf to a cooling rack and allow it to cool completely before adding the glaze. Spread the remaining 1 tbsp of walnuts on top of the loaf.