Hey there, fellow coffee cake connoisseurs! Ready to elevate your gluten-free game? This Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake is your new best friend—gluten-free, yet irresistibly moist and tangy. With a burst of lemon and juicy blueberries, it’s like a sunshine hug in cake form. Perfect with your coffee and absolutely essential for any brunch.
I dive into this cake whenever Portland’s drizzly weather tries to dampen my mood. I’m selfish with it—just a slice, or maybe two, while I sip my coffee and savor the zesty blueberry goodness. Trust me, you’ll want to keep this gem all to yourself, unless you’re feeling particularly generous.
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
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Topping:
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds
Equipment/Utensils
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Spatula
- 9-inch round cake pan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Oven
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- 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, and 1/4 tsp salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix 1/2 cup melted coconut oil, 3 large eggs, 1/2 cup almond milk, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, and zest of 1 lemon until smooth.
- Blend wet and dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.
- Add blueberries: Gently fold in 1 cup fresh blueberries.
- Prepare topping: In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp coconut sugar, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 1/4 cup chopped almonds.
- Assemble cake: Pour batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading evenly. Sprinkle the topping mixture over the batter.
- Bake: Place in the oven and 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 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Slice and enjoy!
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 290
- Total Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)
- Calcium: 6%
- Iron: 8%
- Vitamin C: 10%
- Vitamin E: 15%
- Magnesium: 12%
So, there you have it—a gluten-free delight that’s worth every bite. Keep it all to yourself or share if you must, but remember, a slice of this Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake is like having a mini celebration with every bite. Enjoy!
Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake (Gluten-Free)
Ingredients
Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup coconut oil melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Topping:
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- 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, and 1/4 tsp salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix 1/2 cup melted coconut oil, 3 large eggs, 1/2 cup almond milk, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, and zest of 1 lemon until smooth.
- Blend wet and dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.
- Add blueberries: Gently fold in 1 cup fresh blueberries.
- Prepare topping: In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp coconut sugar, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 1/4 cup chopped almonds.
- Assemble cake: Pour batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading evenly. Sprinkle the topping mixture over the batter.
- Bake: Place in the oven and 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 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Slice and enjoy!