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Cheese and Charcuterie Platter with Coffee Cake

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A luxe, plant-based cheese and charcuterie platter with savory elements and a rich, crumbly vegan coffee cake to sweeten the deal.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 servings
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

Vegan Cheese and Charcuterie Platter:

  • 1 cup vegan cashew cheese store-bought or homemade
  • ½ cup marinated olives
  • ½ cup dried apricots
  • ½ cup roasted almonds
  • 1 cup sliced vegan seitan “salami”
  • 1 tbsp whole grain mustard
  • 1 tbsp fig jam
  • 1 small bunch seedless grapes
  • Assorted vegan crackers about 1 cup

Vegan Coffee Cake:

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¾ cup almond milk
  • ⅓ cup coconut oil melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup for the top swirl

Instructions
 

Charcuterie Platter:

  • Choose a large, flat board or tray and get artsy.
  • Arrange vegan cheeses in separate corners.
  • Place seitan slices neatly in a fan shape.
  • Fill in gaps with olives, apricots, grapes, and nuts.
  • Add jam and mustard to small ramekins.
  • Layer crackers on the side for crunch and flair.
  • Chill platter until ready to serve.

Coffee Cake:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl.
  • In another bowl, whisk almond milk, melted oil, and vanilla.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients gently.
  • Pour batter into greased loaf pan.
  • Swirl maple syrup on top like you're decorating a vegan masterpiece.
  • Bake for 35 minutes or until golden.
  • Cool before slicing to avoid a crumb catastrophe.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

Platter (1 serving):
  • Calories: 280
  • Total Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 10g
Coffee Cake (1 slice):
  • Calories: 230
  • Total Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g

Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)

  • Calcium: 12%
  • Iron: 10%
  • Magnesium: 9%
  • Folate: 11%
  • Vitamin B6: 8%

Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor

  • Add fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs for elegance and aroma.
  • Use beet hummus or baba ganoush for color and depth.
  • Chill your wine—because obviously.
  • Toast the nuts lightly for extra flavor.
  • If you don’t photograph this, did it even happen?
Now slice that cake, fluff that cheese, and sip that bubbly. You've earned it, darling.