Hey, flavor seekers! Let’s talk about the Cranberry Orange Coffee Cake (Gluten-Free)—a cake that knows how to make an entrance. Imagine a burst of tart cranberries mingling with zesty orange in every bite. It’s like a holiday party for your taste buds, even if it’s just a Tuesday.
I whip up this cake when I’m feeling fancy or need a sweet win over my morning grumpiness. Picture me, savoring each slice with a smirk of satisfaction, while everyone else looks on in awe. And yes, I might have been known to sneak a second slice when no one’s looking. Totally worth it!
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 honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
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). Grease or line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups almond flour, 1/2 cup coconut flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt.
- Blend Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup melted coconut oil, 1/2 cup orange juice, 3 large eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup.
- Combine: Stir the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just blended. Fold in 1 cup cranberries.
- Prepare Streusel: In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup almond flour, 2 tbsp coconut sugar, 2 tbsp melted coconut oil, and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon.
- Assemble: Pour the batter into the prepared pan. 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: Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Slice and enjoy!
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 290
- Total Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin C: 10%
- Calcium: 8%
- Iron: 7%
- Magnesium: 11%
- Potassium: 9%
There you go! This Cranberry Orange Coffee Cake is all set to steal the spotlight. Remember, the only thing better than sharing this cake is savoring the last piece for yourself.
Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake (Gluten-Free)
Ingredients
Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
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). Grease or line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups almond flour, 1/2 cup coconut flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt.
- Blend Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup melted coconut oil, 1/2 cup orange juice, 3 large eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup.
- Combine: Stir the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just blended. Fold in 1 cup cranberries.
- Prepare Streusel: In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup almond flour, 2 tbsp coconut sugar, 2 tbsp melted coconut oil, and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon.
- Assemble: Pour the batter into the prepared pan. 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: Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 290
- Total Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin C: 10%
- Calcium: 8%
- Iron: 7%
- Magnesium: 11%
- Potassium: 9%