Girl, if your dinner isn’t infused with coffee and followed by cupcakes, what are we even doing here?
We’re talking smoky, juicy, fake steak marinated in rich espresso like it’s having a spa day.
Then you follow it with a mocha cupcake so divine, it’ll ghost every other dessert in your memory.
The combo slaps harder than your group chat after midnight.
It’s bold, sassy, cruelty-free, and yes—your blender might judge you.
But you’ll still lick the spatula.
Grab your apron and make space for flavor.
Yes, it’s vegan. No, it’s not boring.
Let’s cook.
Coffee-Marinated Steak with Mocha Cupcakes
A savory, coffee-marinated vegan “steak” made from seitan, paired with rich, fluffy mocha cupcakes for a full plant-based flavor affair.
Ingredients
- For the Coffee-Marinated Vegan “Steak”:
- 2 cups vital wheat gluten
- ¼ cup chickpea flour
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ¾ cup strong brewed coffee cooled
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup vegetable broth for simmering
- For the Mocha Cupcakes:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup neutral oil like canola
- ¾ cup plant milk
- 1 tbsp instant coffee
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Coffee-Marinated Vegan Steak:
- Mix gluten, chickpea flour, and spices in a large bowl.
- Whisk coffee, soy sauce, oil, vinegar, and syrup in another bowl.
- Combine wet and dry to form dough. Knead 3 minutes.
- Shape into steaks and simmer in broth 30 minutes.
- Grill or pan-sear steaks until charred and dramatic.
- Mocha Cupcakes:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line muffin tin.
- Mix flour, cocoa, soda, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk sugar, oil, milk, coffee, vanilla, and vinegar.
- Combine wet and dry. Mix gently—don’t overbeat.
- Pour into muffin tin. Bake 22 minutes.
- Cool completely. Frost if you’re feeling extra.
Notes
📊 Nutritional Values (Per Serving – 1 steak + 1 cupcake)
- Calories: 510
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
💪 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 22%
- Magnesium: 13%
- Folate: 10%
- Potassium: 14%
- Vitamin B6: 11%
💡 Additional Notes/Tips
- Want even more drama? Add chipotle to the marinade.
- Frost cupcakes with espresso buttercream if you’re emotionally stable today.
- Leftover steak? Slice it for sandwiches. You’re welcome.
- Coffee helps tenderize the seitan and your soul.
- Serve this to your meat-loving uncle—watch his eyebrows disappear.
