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    Chocolate Coffee Crumb Cake

    By Khushboo 37 Comments May 7, 2020 May 7, 2020

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    This Eggless Chocolate Coffee Crumb Cake is a fantastic upgrade from the classic one. It actually has real coffee and chocolate inside the cake. The top is studded with a buttery crunchy crumb layer that is hard to resist. Great as an indulging tea time snack for breakfast or brunch!

    Eggless tea time cake stacked and served with tea

    My love for tea time cakes is not hidden. I can devour it right after baking without worrying about frosting or decorating it. Today’s recipe is indeed a coffee lover’s dream. It is our current favorite after this moist vegan apple cake and this eggless coffee cake.

    This Chocolate coffee cake is a surprising twist to the basic coffee cakes which otherwise do not have coffee or chocolate in it.

    Ready to eat the coffee cake

    With the plate in my hands, I can smell the cinnamon and the coffee which makes this chocolate coffee crumb cake irresistible!

    When I sink my teeth into the cake it takes me on a guilt trip from an explosion of textures and flavors.

    The cake itself is super moist and simply melts in the mouth but my favorite part is the buttery cinnamon-scented crumb topping.

    I have to admit that I make coffee cakes purely to enjoy the crunchy crumb.

    It is so freaking good, no, actually it is the best part of eating a coffee cake.

    Eggless chocolate coffee crumb cake served with tea

    Chocolate Coffee Crumb Cake ingredients

    It starts with all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and cocoa.

    I add cornstarch to lighten up the texture of the cake. It turns out more airy!

    A little bit of cocoa adds depth to this coffee cake.

    Coffee, chocolate, cinnamon, vanilla comes together to create a delectable cake that tastes so much like mocha coffee.

    For extra chocolate punch, I have used semi-sweet chocolate chips too.

    Sour cream and oil give the right amount of moistness and richness to the cake without any eggs.

    You can substitute sour cream with full-fat yogurt too. I do that all the time.

    The crumb topping is a star of the cake made with two types of sugar, salt, butter, flour and nuts with a hint of cocoa, vanilla and cinnamon.

    The combination of brown sugar and white sugar is ideal for the crumb topping. For substitutions see notes.

    I bet that this cake will give your favorite café a run for its money.

     

    A cake piece picked up in the hand

     

    Step by Step method to make Eggless Coffee Crumb Cake

    It starts with making the crumb topping.

    In a bowl combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Give it a quick mix with a spoon.

    Add in melted butter and stir it to combine.

    Slowly add flour, few tablespoons at a time, and mix with a spatula until the flour is completely mixed in.

    Now fold in the crushed nuts and mix well.

    The mixture will be moist and crumb-like.

    Set it in the fridge to rest until you prepare the cake batter.

    I have used a 9*13 cake pan for this recipe.

    Preheat the oven and prepare the baking pan by greasing and lining with parchment paper.

    Step by step making of eggless coffee cake

    I measure dry ingredients and sift them in a bowl.

    Next step I cream the sugar with liquid ingredients.

    Then I slowly pour the liquid ingredients in the dry bowl and whisk until smooth and lump-free.

    Top it with the crumb topping evenly and press it in.

    Then I at the cake pan gently on the countertop to get rid of any air bubbles.

    Bake it until the toothpick inserted comes out with few moist crumbs.

    Though it is very tempting I let the cake cool completely before eating.

    Eggless coffee cake in the baking pan

    Important tips to make the Best Coffee Crumb Cake

    • For the crumb topping measure 8 tablespoons butter after melting
    • Do not skip the crumb topping.
    • For the best results follow the recipe as given.
    • Blend sugar, sour cream, and oil until the sugar has melted.
    • Oil should emulsify completely resulting in a creamy mixture before adding flour.
    • Bake it until the toothpick inserted in the center comes out with few moist crumbs and not sticky batter.
    • Do not overbake the cake as it can turn out dry.
    • Let it cool completely before eating.

    Closer look at the chocolate coffee cake

    How to store coffee cake? 

    Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

    Freezing instructions – 

    Wrap each piece in a cling wrap and then place it in an airtight container. Store it in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    Thaw at room temperature for an hour or two.

    Few more points to be noted –

    The cake batter is too thick

    If the batter is very thick then add couple tablespoons water to adjust the consistency.

    Different types and brands of flour behave differently.

    The cake batter is too thin

    If you follow the recipe exactly it won’t be a problem.

    Make sure you are using the USA standard cup size.

    1 cup + 240 ml.

     

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    Eggless Chocolate Coffee Crumb Cake Recipe

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    4.66 from 20 votes

    Chocolate Coffee Crumb Cake ( eggless)

    This Eggless Chocolate Coffee Crumb Cake is a fantastic upgrade from the classic one. It actually has real coffee and chocolate inside the cake. The top is studded with a buttery crunchy crumb layer that is hard to resist. Great as an indulging tea time snack for breakfast or brunch!
    Course baking
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 40 minutes
    Total Time 55 minutes
    Adjustable Servings -24
    Calories 238kcal
    Author Khushboo

    Ingredients

    For the crumb topping

    • ½ cup butter melted
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • ¼ cup brown sugar packed
    • ½ cup granulated white sugar
    • 1 teaspoon cocoa
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon optional
    • ½ cup crushed walnuts see notes
    • Pinch of salt

    For the cake

      Dry ingredients

      • 2 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
      • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
      • ¼ cup cocoa powder
      • 1 teaspoon baking soda
      • 1¼ teaspoon baking powder
      • ¾ teaspoon salt
      • 1 teaspoon cinnamon optional
      • 1 ¼ cup white granulated sugar

      Liquid ingredients

      • ½ cup vegetable oil
      • 1 cup sour cream Or yogurt (see notes)
      • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
      • 1 cup strongly brewed coffee of choice

      For folding in

      • ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
      • 2 teaspoon flour

      Instructions

      • For the crumb topping -
      • Place flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and cocoa in a medium-sized bowl.
      • Pour in melted butter.
      • Mix it with a spatula until well combined.
      • Add in the crushed nuts and mix again until it feels like crumbs.
      • Set aside in the fridge to rest for 10 minutes.
      • Meanwhile, prepare the cake.
      • How I make the coffee for this cake –
      • Dissolve 2 tablespoons instant coffee with 1 cup water and microwave for a minute.
      • Let it dissolve completely and cool down to lukewarm at least before using it.
      • For the cake -
      • Coat the flour with chocolate chips and keep aside.
      • Preheat the oven at 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C for a metal pan and 325 degrees F for a glass pan.
      • Prepare the pan
      • Grease a 9*13 quarter sheet pan with oil and dust with flour (covering the sides and the base.)
      • Cut a parchment paper rectangle and place it in on the base of the pan for easy cake removal later.
      • Prepare the batter
      • Sift dry ingredients in a bowl except for sugar.
      • In another bowl cream sugar with yogurt and oil until the oil emulsifies completely resulting in a well combined creamy mixture.
      • Add in vanilla, strongly brewed coffee and mix well.
      • Now slowly add in the dry ingredients to the liquid mixture in parts and whisk until lump-free.
      • It should be a smooth batter.
      • Fold in the chocolate chips.
      • Now pour the batter into the prepared pan.
      • Top it evenly with the already prepared crumb topping.
      • Gently press it in and tap the pan on the counter to get rid of any air bubbles.
      • Bake it for 30-40 minutes or until the toothpick inserted comes out with few moist crumbs ( not thick sticky batter).
      • Let it cool down in the pan completely before cutting.
      • Enjoy it as a snack or with a cup of tea or coffee.

      Notes

      This cake has a strong coffee taste perfect for a coffee lover. Adjust the amount of coffee to your taste.
      The sugar quantity is balanced as chocolate chips and the crumb topping is used.
      If you alter the recipe by skipping the crumb topping or chocolate chips you will have to add more sugar to the cake.
      I suggest following this recipe to the T for the best results.

      Possible substitutes

      Substitute Sour cream with 1 cup yogurt plus 1 teaspoon lemon juice OR vinegar.
      Substitute all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour plus ¼ teaspoon extra baking powder.
      Adjust liquid accordingly as atta (whole wheat flour requires more liquid)
      Substitute walnuts with pecans or cashews. You may even skip nuts and just do flour crumb.

      How to store coffee cake?

      Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
      Freezing instructions -
      Wrap each piece in a cling wrap and then place it in an airtight container. Store it in the freezer for up to 3 months.
      Thaw at room temperature for an hour or two.

      The cake batter is too thick

      If the batter is very thick then add couple tablespoons water to adjust the consistency.
      Different types and brands of flour behave differently.

      The cake batter is too thin

      If you follow the recipe exactly it won’t be a problem.
      Make sure you are using the USA standard cup size.
      1 cup + 240 ml.

      Important tips to make the Best Eggless Coffee Crumb Cake

      • For the crumb topping measure 8 tablespoons butter after melting
      • Do not skip the crumb topping.
      • For the best results follow the recipe as given.
      • Blend sugar, sour cream, and oil until sugar has melted.
      • Oil should emulsify completely resulting into a creamy mixture before adding flour.
      • Bake it until the toothpick inserted in the center comes out with few moist crumbs and not sticky batter.
      • Do not overbake the cake as it can turn out dry.
      • Let it cool completely before eating.

      Nutrition

      Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 63IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg
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      1. Pooja

        March 20, 2023 at 10:34 am

        Hi Khushboo, can this cake be made in a Bundt pan? That is with crumbs going in first, followed by cake batter and inverted after baked.

        Reply
        • Khushboo

          March 20, 2023 at 2:13 pm

          Yes, make sure you grease and flour the pan well.

          Reply
      2. Hardeep

        June 02, 2021 at 7:27 am

        5 stars
        I made this cake with wheat flour and it turned out sooooo good that I couldn’t stop eating myself. It was a big cake and it didn’t last long…I love the flavour so much…would love to try your other cakes recipes as I am new to baking and I love baking different cakes and this cake is added to my favourites cakes list..thank you!

        Reply
        • Khushboo

          June 03, 2021 at 4:35 pm

          Happy to hear this Hardeep, hope you like my other recipes too. Thank you for the lovely feedback.

          Reply
      3. Shriya Agarwal

        December 13, 2020 at 7:39 pm

        5 stars
        What can I substitute brown sugar with?
        Also if I use curd instead of sour cream, how much vinegar needs to be added?

        Reply
        • Khushboo

          December 23, 2020 at 3:20 pm

          Hello Shriya, use regular sugar. Use yogurt plus two teaspoons vinegar.

          Reply
      4. Piya

        September 01, 2020 at 4:21 pm

        5 stars
        Turned out great like your other recipes. I tried a cake with crumb topping for the first time. It is so yummy.

        Reply
        • Khushboo

          September 01, 2020 at 4:22 pm

          Yes, crumb topping is definitely addictive. I am glad you like this recipe.

          Reply
        • Sumi

          September 16, 2020 at 5:10 pm

          Recipe mentions vinegar but does not indicate the amount of vinegar to be used. Kindly advise.

          Reply
          • Khushboo

            September 17, 2020 at 3:43 pm

            Hey Sumi, thank you for pointing it. I had tested this recipe again without vinegar and it turned out great. So it is not an ingredient here anymore. I forgot to remove it from the method.

      5. Noor

        July 05, 2020 at 9:41 am

        Hi Khushboo,
        Can you please tell me the amount of ingredients in grams? I have a kitchen scale but no measuring cups🙈

        Reply
        • Khushboo

          July 14, 2020 at 4:23 pm

          Noor, I don’t have measures in grams as of now. These are one of the cakes that I make just using USA standard size measuring cups. I don’t bother weighing and it turns out great.

          Reply
          • Sweetie

            June 29, 2021 at 6:56 am

            Hi khushboo please share small batch recipe of this.. Can we half this recipe, if so please share the ingredients accordingly.. It’s mouth watering, waiting to give it a try

          • Khushboo

            June 29, 2021 at 3:01 pm

            Hello Sweetie, just slash all ingredients in half and use a smaller cake pan.

        • Prachi

          September 14, 2020 at 6:09 am

          Is one cup 240 ml for everything?

          Reply
          • Khushboo

            September 22, 2020 at 11:05 am

            Hello Prachi, I use USA standard size measuring cups. I mention the ml because some countries have different measure cups.

      6. Kajal Shah

        July 02, 2020 at 5:16 pm

        5 stars
        Thanks for the recipe… it turned out wonderful.

        Reply
      7. Neha

        June 16, 2020 at 3:35 am

        Hi Khushboo..
        Can I use ghee instead of butter

        Reply
        • Khushboo

          July 14, 2020 at 4:16 pm

          Sure Neha, you can use ghee!

          Reply
          • Purva jain

            November 30, 2020 at 10:23 am

            Hey kushboo ! Can I use corn flour instead of corn starch .thanx in advance

          • Khushboo

            November 30, 2020 at 2:11 pm

            Yes white corn flour is fine

      8. Biten K

        May 16, 2020 at 6:17 pm

        5 stars
        Awesome recipe

        Reply
      9. Neha

        May 12, 2020 at 8:51 pm

        Hey Khusbboo,
        Your recipes are always a hit !! Thanks a lot for sharing them and for your blog which makes the whole process look easy 🙂
        Want to try this one too !! But during this lock down I and the stores here are out of baking powder. What can be done ?

        Thanks and keep posting more 🙂 Stay safe !!

        Reply
        • Khushboo

          May 20, 2020 at 3:02 pm

          Hello Neha, I have not experimented this cake without baking powder. Only 1.5 teaspoon baking soda should work instead. Add 1 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar too it as well for baking soda to activate.

          Reply
          • Lalitha

            May 23, 2020 at 6:22 am

            Hi kushboo
            Thanks for yet another amazing receipe. Have a doubt regarding vinegar. Do we still use it even if we are using sour cream. If so , how much?
            Stay safe and blessed.

          • Khushboo

            May 24, 2020 at 3:10 pm

            Hello Lalitha, use vinegar with yogurt not sour cream. The recipe doesn’t call for vinegar if you are using sour cream.

      10. Sonal Mody

        May 09, 2020 at 2:59 pm

        Hi Khushboo,
        This recipe looks delicious so I want to try it but I don’t have the chocolate chips in stock, what can i substitute it with?
        Thanks,
        Sonal

        Reply
        • Khushboo

          May 20, 2020 at 3:07 pm

          Hello Sonal, if you have a chocolate bar you can chop it coarse and add or skip it completely and add 1/3rd cup sugar to the batter.

          Reply
      11. Sneha

        May 09, 2020 at 6:08 am

        Hi.. can I half the recipe?

        Reply
        • Khushboo

          May 20, 2020 at 3:07 pm

          Yes you can Sneha!

          Reply
          • sunita agrawal

            August 04, 2021 at 10:34 am

            Super recipe

      12. Sneha

        May 09, 2020 at 5:42 am

        Hi khusboo, all your recipes are hit..
        Btw can I take half measurements to make half size of cake?

        Reply
        • Khushboo

          June 01, 2020 at 2:03 pm

          Yes Sneha!

          Reply
      13. Shuchita

        May 08, 2020 at 12:07 pm

        In what quantity please

        Reply
        • Khushboo

          May 18, 2020 at 11:12 pm

          Mentioned in the recipe card towards the end.

          Reply
      14. Shuchita

        May 08, 2020 at 7:48 am

        Hi Khushboo,

        I am a great fan and follower of your recipes. Yesterday I tried your Thai curry recipe and it was an instant hit at my home. Today my sister and friend are making it for dinner. Want to try this one tomorrow but I don’t have brown sugar. Can I replace it with something as in this lockdown it’s difficult to go out and buy it.

        Thank you so much for your lovely recipes. Keep sharing them with us and stay safe

        Reply
        • Khushboo

          May 08, 2020 at 10:56 am

          Hi Suchita, thank you! Just use regular sugar. 🙂

          Reply

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