Vegan Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake [gluten-free + date-sweetened]
Soft, naturally sweetened vegan chocolate chip coffee cake made with oat flour, Medjool dates, and dark chocolate chips. Gluten-free option included and ready in just 20 minutes.
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Whether you’re looking for a healthier coffee cake, a dairy-free dessert, or an easy vegan bake that doesn’t taste “healthy,” this one delivers.
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Why you’ll love this vegan coffee cake
- Naturally sweetened with Medjool dates, no refined sugar
- Vegan and dairy-free
- Gluten-free option using oat flour or 1-to-1 gluten-free flour
- One bowl, no mixer
- Ready in about 20 minutes
- Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or that 3 pm coffee craving
This is the kind of recipe that feels indulgent but still leaves you feeling good after the last bite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup oat flour or 1-to-1 gluten-free all-purpose flour (about 115 grams)
- 8 large Medjool dates + 1 cup water, blended until smooth (about 200 grams dates)
- 1/4 cup cold coffee (code healthyhelper saves!!)
- 1/4 cup non-dairy milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla bean powder or vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp espresso powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 cup sugar-free dark chocolate baking chips
How to make vegan chocolate chip coffee cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients until you have a smooth, thick batter.
- Lightly grease or spray an 8-inch baking dish.
- Spread the batter evenly into the dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes on the middle rack.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
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PrintVegan Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 9 squares
- Category: Sweet Snacks
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 cup oat flour or 1-1 gluten-free all-purpose flour (about 115 grams)
- 8 large Medjool Dates + 1 cup water, pureed together (about 200 grams dates)
- ¼ cup cold coffee
- ¼ cup non-dairy milk
- ½ tsp vanilla bean powder or vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp espresso powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ cup Bake Believe Dark Chocolate Baking Chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients until you have a smooth, thick batter.
- Lightly grease or spray an 8-inch baking dish.
- Spread the batter evenly in the dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes on the middle rack.
- Let cool before slicing and serving.
Optional Add-Ons
- Crumble Topping: For a classic coffee cake vibe, mix oat flour, coconut sugar, and a little coconut oil to sprinkle on top before baking.
- Nutty Boost: Add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra texture.
- Spice It Up: Add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom for a twist.
![Vegan Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake [gluten-free + date-sweetened]](https://i0.wp.com/healthyhelperkaila.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/CoffeeCake6.png?resize=800%2C1071&ssl=1)
Tips for the best coffee cake
- Use soft Medjool dates for the smoothest texture. If they’re a bit dry, soak them in hot water for a few minutes before blending.
- The espresso powder enhances the chocolate flavor without making the cake taste like coffee, so don’t skip it.
- For extra vibes, sprinkle a few chocolate chips on top before baking.
When to serve this cake
This vegan chocolate chip coffee cake is perfect for weekend brunch, afternoon coffee breaks, healthier dessert cravings, meal-prepped snacks, or sharing with friends who swear they don’t like vegan desserts.
Moist, lightly sweet, and just indulgent enough, this is one of those recipes you’ll come back to again and again. Enjoy with a hot cup of coffee and maybe guard the last slice, it tends to disappear fast. ;)
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This looks delicious! I love dates in baked goods as they always give a caramel like taste and chewy texture! Yum!
Thanks Kristy!! You will totally love this cake.
UM YES. Love how you added the dates to make this sweet! I loovveeee coffee and recently fell in love with Dunkin Donuts brand. It’s not big over here in CA, so I only just discovered it! I take it black with sweetener :)
Thanks girl! I take my coffee the same way! Totally obsessed. I love my daily cup(s) of coffee so much!
It looks SO SO soft and chocolatey Kaila; I would LOVE to try this. <3
Oh it is Em! Let me know if you make this!! It’s truly amazing.
As a former coffee shop owner I’m obviously a coffee addict hard core! We used to make our own cold brew at the shop and I still do at home. Its so easy and delicious ! To be honest I don’t like to eat anything with my coffee, I drink it just for its taste but this coffee cake sure does look amazing!
Thanks Patrick! Glad you’re a fellow coffee lover!!
loving this coffee cake, one coffee lover to another! i found Kohana to be little strong for my taste but with almond milk and little sugar, its delish!
Thank you!! Let me know if you try the recipe!!
This was made just for me, right? Because based on the ingredients and the flavors and my current coffee obsession I think it must’ve been :) I am not quite cool enough to have tried out the cold brew thing yet, but coffee + chocolates + date sand you have my attention!! It looks amazing, there is no way I would get 8 servings out of it though haha ;)
Haha I feel ya Nat! I got like 2 maaaaaaybe 3 servings out of it!! It’s just TOO good.
Coffee cake *with* coffee sounds like the best thing ever! Thanks for sharing your recipe with our Merry Monday party this week!
Right?? BEST COMBOOOOO EVER!!!
What a great cake – I love coffee cake but I’ve never thought to add chocolate to it! And I love that I don’t have to veganise this either! Win-win! Have pinned for later!
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Thank you Nico!
This looks SO yummy Kaila! I will 100% be trying this myself. Love how you made a guilty pleasure this healthy, right up my alley!
YAY! Let me know how you like it!!
Could I please have a slice of this delicious cake, right now?Hope you are having a great weekend and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday!
Miz Helen
Thanks Helen!!
I haven’t ever made coffee cake but this looks super delicious! *-* I’d love to have it with some chai! :D
Oh that sounds lovely!
This looks so moist and delicious. I’d love to have a big slice right now!
You will LOVE this cake!!
I love this!! This looks so soft and chewy! :) I am featuring you at this week’s Friday Favorites linky party!
Hope to see you at the next party!
*Maisy
Thank you!!
This sounds amazing! Thanks so much for linking up at Sunday Fitness & food, Pinned!
SO welcome!
Thanks for sharing on the What’s for dinner link up!!
Thanks Helen!
This would not last long in my house! I’m pretty sure I’d eat the whole thing with my coffee :) Thanks for sharing with us over at Creative K Kids’ last week. Please join us again this week!
Glad to hear it! Let me know if you try it out!!
Stopping by from Recipe of the Week. You’ve done a fabulous job of combining my favorite things: coffee, chocolate, and cake! When I bite into it I’m imagining one of those “I can’t believe it’s vegan” moments. Trying this one soon.
THANK YOUUU! Hope you try it and LOVE it.
I’ve been making this kind of chocolate chip coffee cake for years. It works well as either a normal coffee cake or made into muffins.
I am so glad you like it!! It’s definitely one of my fave healthy treats. :)
ok, I am not a coffee drink or a dessert person but this does sound good- in fact chocolate and I don’t meet very often, I opt for carob instead so I can share with my dogs. I may try to make my carob coffee cake one of these days! Any ideas for changing chocolate and dates up to dog-friendly ingredients!?!??!?!
You could definitely swap out the chocolate for carob. Dogs can have dates so you’re good there! You also may like these: https://healthyhelperkaila.com/healthy-peanut-butter-cookie-dog-treats-gluten-free-vegan/
Yummy. Super excited to see vegan options! Thanks for the NO SUGAR ADDED gift! Really appreciate it!
Enjoy!! Let me know how you like it.
I absolutely love cinnamon with chocolate – the whole cake sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party – hope to see you there tomorrow too!
Thanks so much, Helen!
This is a great Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake! Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and sure hope you will come back soon!
Miz Helen
Thank you Helen!! Hope you enjoy it. :)
Yum! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party. I hope to see you again at tomorrow’s party.
Thanks Helen!!
Thank you for sharing this delightfully easy, mouthwateringly delicious recipe. Have baked this cake several times since I first tried it a few weeks back and it’s been a huge success each time!
I’m so happy you’re enjoying it!
Wow such a delicious cake, never tried this recipe. I have bookmarked this chocolate chip coffee cake recipe, will try it soon.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Giselle! Hope you love it.
Looks awesome! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party. Hope the rest of your week is amazing!
Lovely recipe…
Thanks for sharing
So welcome!
Thank you for sharing your wonderful recipe. Can’t wait to try this Vegan Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake.
very delicious cake!!! Everyone loved it, although I thought it was a bit too sweet!! The frosting was amazing! will definitely make it again! Made it for my Birthday!
Thank you!!
The cake looks perfect and fabulous to bake for a special day. Yes, its definitely the best Vegan Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake. Lovely!!
Thank you so much for sharing the recipe
Thank you!!
Hi!!! This looks so delicious but I am confused what 1/4th cup cold coffee means. Is it 1/4 cup of ground coffee, or desired amount of coffee in 1/4th cup cold water? I see an additional ingredient (espresso powder), so just confused why there is coffee twice. But I am soooo excited to try it out once I can figure this out 👑🤤
Coffee that is cold. Like you took brewed coffee and put it in the fridge. Or you could used iced coffee (not concentrate).