Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake—gluten-free, of course—is the kind of treat that makes you look forward to waking up. Picture this: tender apple chunks mingling with a cinnamon-spiced crumb that’s guaranteed to steal the spotlight. It’s your new morning best friend, making gluten-free living look ridiculously delicious.
I whip this beauty up when I need a breakfast pick-me-up or an afternoon sweet fix. It’s my way of showing off that gluten-free can be both scrumptious and sophisticated. Trust me, when I serve this at gatherings, everyone pretends they don’t see the extra slice I sneak for myself!
Servings: 8
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 large apple, peeled and diced
Streusel Topping:
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar
- 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Equipment/Utensils
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Spatula
- 9-inch round cake pan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Oven
Preparation Steps
- Preheat Oven: Set it to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups almond flour, 1/2 cup coconut flour, 1/2 cup coconut sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix 1/2 cup applesauce, 1/4 cup melted coconut oil, and 3 large eggs.
- Blend Together: Stir the wet ingredients into the dry mix until well combined. Gently fold in 1 large diced apple.
- Prepare Streusel: Combine 1/4 cup almond flour, 2 tbsp coconut sugar, 2 tbsp melted coconut oil, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Assemble Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the top.
- Bake: Bake for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Slice and enjoy!
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 280
- Total Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin A: 7%
- Calcium: 8%
- Iron: 9%
- Magnesium: 11%
- Potassium: 10%
There you have it, the ultimate gluten-free indulgence! This cake is not just a treat; it’s a triumph. Enjoy every crumb—just remember, I’ve got my slice tucked away for later.
Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake (Gluten-Free)
Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake—gluten-free, of course—is the kind of treat that makes you look forward to waking up. Picture this: tender apple chunks mingling with a cinnamon-spiced crumb that's guaranteed to steal the spotlight. It's your new morning best friend, making gluten-free living look ridiculously delicious.I whip this beauty up when I need a breakfast pick-me-up or an afternoon sweet fix. It’s my way of showing off that gluten-free can be both scrumptious and sophisticated. Trust me, when I serve this at gatherings, everyone pretends they don’t see the extra slice I sneak for myself!Servings: 8
Ingredients
Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 large apple peeled and diced
Streusel Topping:
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar
- 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set it to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups almond flour, 1/2 cup coconut flour, 1/2 cup coconut sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix 1/2 cup applesauce, 1/4 cup melted coconut oil, and 3 large eggs.
- Blend Together: Stir the wet ingredients into the dry mix until well combined. Gently fold in 1 large diced apple.
- Prepare Streusel: Combine 1/4 cup almond flour, 2 tbsp coconut sugar, 2 tbsp melted coconut oil, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Assemble Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the top.
- Bake: Bake for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 280
- Total Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin A: 7%
- Calcium: 8%
- Iron: 9%
- Magnesium: 11%
- Potassium: 10%
