Hey there, dessert enthusiast! Fancy something that screams “I’ve arrived!” without uttering a single word? Dive into my Maple Walnut Coffee Cake (Gluten-Free). It’s like a hug from your grandma, but with maple syrup and walnuts, and without the gluten, because, let’s be honest, we’re all too cool for that. This cake brings together the nutty crunch of walnuts with the rich, amber goodness of maple syrup. It’s practically begging for a cozy coffee date with you.
I personally savor this beauty when I’m lounging with my feet up, pretending to be productive but really just enjoying life. I swear, every bite makes me look like I’ve got it all figured out—oh, the illusion of sophistication! I whip this up to impress the occasional guest or just as a treat for my glorious self, and believe me, it never disappoints.
Servings: 8
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Cake:
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Walnut Streusel Topping:
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 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
- 8-inch round or square cake pan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Oven
Preparation Steps
- Preheat Oven: Get that oven up to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup 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 applesauce, 3 large eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup maple syrup.
- Combine: Stir the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just blended.
- Prepare Streusel: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, 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. Evenly sprinkle the walnut streusel topping over the top.
- Bake: Pop it 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 it up and enjoy the glory.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 310
- Total Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin D: 5%
- Calcium: 8%
- Iron: 10%
- Magnesium: 14%
- Potassium: 7%
So there you have it—a cake that’s as charming as it is delicious, perfect for making an entrance at any gathering or just adding a bit of sweetness to your day. Enjoy every crumb, and don’t forget, sharing is optional!
Maple Walnut Coffee Cake (Gluten-Free)
Ingredients
- Cake:
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Walnut Streusel Topping:
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar
- 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Get that oven up to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup 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 applesauce, 3 large eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup maple syrup.
- Combine: Stir the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just blended.
- Prepare Streusel: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, 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. Evenly sprinkle the walnut streusel topping over the top.
- Bake: Pop it 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 it up and enjoy the glory.
Notes
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 310
- Total Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin D: 5%
- Calcium: 8%
- Iron: 10%
- Magnesium: 14%
- Potassium: 7%
