Cardamom Coffee Cake

Name: Cardamom Coffee Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: Makes One 8-inch (20 cm) Cake
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: Pinch of salt; 1½ cups (200 g) all-purpose flour, whole wheat pastry flour, or oat flour; ¼ cup (60 ml) neutral oil, such as sunflower, plus more for greasing; ½ cup (110 g) cane sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon neutral oil; 1 teaspoon freshly ground cardamom, cinnamon, chāi masālā, or pumpkin pie spice; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; ½ cup (120 ml) unsweetened soy milk or preferred nondairy milk; ¼ cup (60 ml) unsweetened applesauce; 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract; ¼ teaspoon salt

Preparation info

Makes
One 8 inch

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
1 hr 45

Appears in

Plant-Based India

By Sheil Shukla

Published 2022

About

This cake is one of the most popular recipes on my website, so I knew it deserved a spot in this book. The sweetness of the cake pairs well with the subtle bitterness of coffee, and the floral touch of cardamom combined with rich brown sugar takes it over the edge! It pairs perfectly with a cup of coffee or chāi.

Ingredients

1½ cups (200 g) all-purpose flour, whole wheat pastry flour, or oat flour
½ cup

Asia
India
Dessert
Cake
Vegan

Method

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Combine the flour, sugar, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl and set aside.
For the brown sugar topping, in a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, coffee powder, oil, a