Looking for a coffee cake that’s not your grandma’s bland version? Try this Almond Coconut Coffee Cake, packed with flavor. It’s the perfect blend of toasted almonds and coconut. The nutty, crunchy topping will have you convinced you’ve stumbled into a bakery you’re way too fancy for. No dry, tasteless cake here – it’s moist, rich, and will definitely make your morning coffee feel special. If you’re going to eat cake for breakfast, make it one that makes you feel like a VIP, not a snack-starved amateur. Enjoy every bite, because you’ve earned it.
Almond Coconut Coffee Cake
A deliciously moist cake with a hint of almond and coconut. Perfect for coffee breaks or indulgent mornings.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- All-purpose flour: 1 ½ cups
- Baking powder: 1 ½ teaspoons
- Baking soda: ½ teaspoon
- Sugar: ¾ cup
- Salt: ¼ teaspoon
- Unsalted butter softened: ½ cup
- Eggs: 2 large
- Coconut milk: ½ cup
- Almond extract: 1 teaspoon
- Ground almonds: ½ cup
- Shredded coconut: ½ cup
For the Topping:
- Brown sugar: ¼ cup
- Coconut flakes: ¼ cup
- Sliced almonds: ¼ cup
Instructions
Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
- Beat butter and eggs until smooth.
- Add coconut milk, almond extract, and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, stirring until combined.
- Fold in ground almonds and shredded coconut.
- Make the Topping:
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, coconut flakes, and sliced almonds.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the batter.
Bake:
- Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 310
- Total Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
Vitamins and Minerals
- Vitamin A: 6%
- Calcium: 6%
- Iron: 7%
- Vitamin C: 3%
- Magnesium: 5%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor for the Recipe
- Add a handful of dark chocolate chips for a fun twist.
- Top with a light drizzle of honey for added sweetness.
- Let the cake cool completely before slicing for cleaner cuts.
