Pecan Streusel Coffee Cake (Gluten-Free)

Greetings, coffee connoisseurs and sweet tooth aficionados! Dive into the world of decadence with my Pecan Streusel Coffee Cake (Gluten-Free). Imagine a crumbly, nut-studded top that shouts “I’m too good to share!” And trust me, it’s so irresistible that even if you claim to be on a gluten-free diet, you’ll happily ditch the rules for a slice.

I whip this beauty up when I want to impress guests or just indulge in a little self-pampering. Picture me, savoring a slice with a smug grin while pretending not to notice the envious glances from the rest of the room. It’s my personal favorite for those “I deserve this” moments—shh, don’t tell anyone!

Servings: 10
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cake:

• 1 1/2 cups almond flour
• 1/2 cup coconut flour
• 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
• 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

Pecan Streusel Topping:

• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 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 or square cake pan
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Oven

Preparation Steps

1. Preheat Oven: Set it to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
2. 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.
3. 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 or honey.
4. Combine: Stir the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just blended.
5. Prepare Streusel: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup chopped pecans, 1/4 cup almond flour, 2 tbsp coconut sugar, 2 tbsp melted coconut oil, and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon.
6. Assemble: Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Evenly sprinkle the streusel topping over the top.
7. Bake: Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Slice and indulge!

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: 300
• Total Fat: 24g
• Saturated Fat: 15g
• Carbohydrates: 18g
• Fiber: 5g
• Protein: 7g

Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)

• Vitamin D: 5%
• Calcium: 6%
• Iron: 8%
• Magnesium: 12%
• Potassium: 9%

So, there you have it! This Pecan Streusel Coffee Cake is your ticket to a scrumptious, guilt-free indulgence. Remember, the only thing more satisfying than making this cake is the look on everyone’s faces when you keep the last piece for yourself. Enjoy!

Cranberry Orange Coffee Cake (Gluten-Free)

Morgan James Eckroth

I whip this beauty up when I want to impress guests or just indulge in a little self-pampering. Picture me, savoring a slice with a smug grin while pretending not to notice the envious glances from the rest of the room. It’s my personal favorite for those “I deserve this” moments—shh, don’t tell anyone!

Print Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Servings 10 servings

Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients

  

Cake:

• 1 1/2 cups almond flour
• 1/2 cup coconut flour
• 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
• 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

Pecan Streusel Topping:

• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 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 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 applesauce, 3 large eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey.
• Combine: Stir the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just blended.
• Prepare Streusel: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup chopped pecans, 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 streusel topping over the top.
• Bake: Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Slice and indulge!

Notes

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: 300
• Total Fat: 24g
• Saturated Fat: 15g
• Carbohydrates: 18g
• Fiber: 5g
• Protein: 7g

Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)

• Vitamin D: 5%
• Calcium: 6%
• Iron: 8%
• Magnesium: 12%
• Potassium: 9%

So, there you have it! This Pecan Streusel Coffee Cake is your ticket to a scrumptious, guilt-free indulgence. Remember, the only thing more satisfying than making this cake is the look on everyone’s faces when you keep the last piece for yourself. Enjoy!