Vegan Walnut Coffee Cake

Vegan Walnut Coffee Cake made with oat and almond flour with Artisana Organics Raw Walnut Butter and a creamy coffee frosting.

 

When people ask how things are going, I *try* not to default to “Good, but busy”; as my standard response. 

It feels true, but I’d like to get a little more creative. 

Because busy has a connotation of the mundane, the dragging, the blah. 

And truthfully, my “busy-ness” is completely comprised of things of my own doing and choosing. 

I’m spending a lot of time in the kitchen creating fall recipes for YOU, friend! A job that doesn’t always feel like work and definitely never tastes like it.

When I’m not in the kitchen for work (read: you!) , I’m in the kitchen for us (read: me!) meal prepping so the fridge isn’t *only* full of the treats I’m testing.

My days are also peppered with puppy training, articulating “Touch!”, “Let’s Go!”, and “Down!”, with an encouraging lilt and a bag full of homemade dog treats. 

Then I have the hours devoted to sequencing my next Saturday yoga class; noting the shapes, the breath, and the themes. 

I always squeeze in non-negotiable movement into my days, whether it’s yoga, climbing, running, or just a long neighborhood walk. 

All in all, these are problems that past Lauren would have *loved* to have had. 

Yes, my days are exhausting and full, but I’m usually smiling at the end of them. 

So, friend, if you ask me how I’m doing, I’m going to smile and shove a piece of Vegan Walnut Coffee Cake in my face. 

How’s that for a response? 

This Vegan Walnut Coffee Cake made with oat and almond flour with Artisana Organics Raw Walnut Butter and a creamy coffee frosting.

You’re going to want to enjoy a slice later with a mug of something warm. 

What You Need to Make Vegan Walnut Coffee Cake

Here’s what you need to make Walnut Coffee Cake:

• ground flaxseed
• unsweetened almond milk
• strong coffee
• coconut sugar
• Artisana Raw Organic Walnut Butter with Cashews
• oat flour
• superfine almond flour 
• baking powder 

That’s it!

How to Make Vegan Walnut Coffee Cake

Preheat the oven to 350° and line a bread pan with parchment paper or lightly grease with coconut oil.

Mix the ground flaxseed and filtered water in a large mixing bowl and allow to sit for several minutes to gel.

Next, add in the almond milk, coffee, coconut sugar, and walnut butter and mix well to combine.

Add the oat flour, superfine almond flour, and baking powder and mix with a spatula.

Transfer the bread pan to the oven and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until it’s golden brown on top. 

The bread will start to crack on top and pull away from the edges when it’s done. 

What You Need to Make Coffee Frosting

Here’s what you need to make Coffee Frosting:

• raw cashews
• pure maple syrup 
• strong coffee
• unsweetened almond milk

That’s it!

How to Make Coffee Frosting

Add the soaked cashews, maple syrup, coffee, and unsweetened almond milk to a high speed blender.

Process and blend until the frosting is super smooth and creamy.

Add additional unsweetened almond milk in 1 TBSP increments to reach your desired consistency.

The frosting should be thick, creamy, and spreadable. 

Transfer the frosting to an airtight container in the refrigerator to chill while you bake your cake. 

Brand Notes

I used Artisana Raw Organic Walnut Butter with Cashews to keep this “cake” recipe super moist without any added oils. 

This raw walnut butter is just TWO ingredients: walnuts and cashews! 

It has a mildly sweet and nutty flavor with a super creamy texture that’s perfect for snacking, spooning, and baking. 

Adding it to this recipe keeps the cake rich, nutty, and a delicious. 

It also pairs beautifully with the flavors of coffee! 

How to Serve Vegan Walnut Coffee Cake

Spread the coffee frosting on top and sprinkle it with chopped walnuts.

Allow to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. 

Enjoy this Vegan Walnut Coffee Cake as a delicious breakfast, mid-morning snack, or dessert. 

It’s wonderful paired with a latte, coffee, tea, or any mug of something warm. 

If you have leftover coffee frosting, try spreading it on toast or pancakes.

You can also add it to yogurt bowls or oatmeal.

M said this might be his favorite cake recipe that I’ve *ever* made, so take note!

Enjoy!

More Vegan Cakes

• 1-Bowl Apple Oat Cake

• Vegan Holiday Fruit Cake

• Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

• Vegan Chocolate Cherry Cake

• Vegan Dark Chocolate Cake with Sweet Potato Frosting

I Want to Hear From You

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XO Lauren

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