Let’s be honest, you didn’t wake up today thinking, “Cucumber salad and coffee cake belong together.” And yet… here we are, queen.
This combo screams, “I care about my health—but not enough to skip dessert.” Salad says balance. Coffee cake says, “I need a reward.”
You slice cucumbers like a wellness guru, then dive face-first into spiced, coffee-kissed fluff like a woman with zero guilt.
This isn’t just lunch—it’s a personality. One minute you’re crunching greens, the next you’re inhaling cinnamon crumble. Duality? We thrive on it.
Cucumber Salad with Coffee Cake
A crisp cucumber salad pairs with a warm, spiced vegan coffee cake—refreshing and indulgent, just like you after a long Tuesday.
Ingredients
Cucumber Salad:
- 2 medium cucumbers thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp fresh dill
Coffee Cake:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup coconut oil melted
- ½ cup strong brewed coffee
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
Crumble Topping:
- ¼ cup flour
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- ½ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
Cucumber Salad:
- Combine sliced cucumbers, vinegar, syrup, oil, and salt in a bowl.
- Mix gently and top with chopped dill.
- Chill for 15 minutes before serving.
Coffee Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine coffee, coconut oil, vinegar, and vanilla.
- Mix wet into dry until just combined.
- Pour into greased baking pan.
- Mix crumble topping and sprinkle on batter.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool slightly before slicing and devouring.
Notes
📊 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
Cucumber Salad:- Calories: 40
- Total Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Calories: 210
- Total Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
💪 Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
Cucumber Salad:- Vitamin K: 20%
- Vitamin C: 8%
- Potassium: 6%
- Iron: 7%
- Calcium: 5%
✨ Additional Notes & Tips
- You can swap brown sugar with coconut sugar to feel smugly clean-eating.
- Add walnuts to the cake if you’re feeling crunchy.
- Use oat flour for a gluten-free flex—just don’t overmix it.
- Serve salad cold and cake warm. Mood: contrast queen.
- Pair with iced coffee and some self-respect.
