Gluten Free Cinnamon Coffee Cake

Why Make This Recipe

Gluten Free Cinnamon Coffee Cake is a delicious treat that everyone can enjoy, especially those who follow a gluten-free diet. This cake is moist, flavorful, and filled with warm cinnamon goodness. It’s perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert. Plus, it’s easy to make and will impress your family and friends.

How to Make Gluten Free Cinnamon Coffee Cake

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
• 2/3 cup applesauce
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup almond flour
• 1 1/4 cup oat flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp salted butter, melted
• 1 tbsp oat flour
• 2 tbsp white sugar
• 1/2 tbsp cinnamon
• 1/4 cup salted butter, slightly softened (room temperature)
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup oat flour
• 2 tsp cinnamon

Directions:

1. Start by setting your oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, applesauce, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
3. Add the almond flour, oat flour, baking powder, and salt to the mixture. Combine until smooth.
4. In a separate bowl, mix together the melted butter, oat flour, white sugar, and cinnamon evenly.
5. For the crumble topping, combine the brown sugar, almond flour, oat flour, and cinnamon with the room temperature butter using your hands or a fork until crumbles form. Set aside.
6. Grease or line an 8×8 baking dish. Pour half of the cake batter into the dish and spread it evenly.
7. Add half of the cinnamon sugar filling on top and swirl it into the batter.
8. Spread the remaining half of the cake batter evenly on top. Finally, add the rest of the cinnamon sugar filling and swirl it in.
9. Bake for 25 minutes.
10. After baking, gently place the crumble topping on top and press it into the cake, especially in the middle where it might still be underbaked.
11. Bake for another 18 minutes.
12. Remove from the oven, let it cool completely, and then cut into squares.
13. Serve warm or at room temperature.

How to Serve Gluten Free Cinnamon Coffee Cake

Serve this coffee cake warm with a cup of coffee or tea. You can also enjoy it plain, or with a sprinkle of powdered sugar on top. It makes a delightful breakfast or a sweet afternoon treat.

How to Store Gluten Free Cinnamon Coffee Cake

To store, keep the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. If you want to keep it longer, you can refrigerate it for up to a week. For even longer storage, consider freezing the cake. Just wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil before placing it in the freezer.

Tips to Make Gluten Free Cinnamon Coffee Cake

• Measure your flours carefully to avoid a dense cake.
• Make sure your butter is at room temperature for easier mixing.
• Feel free to adjust the amount of cinnamon to your taste.
• You can also add nuts or raisins for extra flavor and texture.

Variation

If you want a different flavor, try adding chocolate chips or swapping out the cinnamon for nutmeg. You can also make a glazed topping with powdered sugar and milk for a sweeter finish.

FAQs

Can I make this coffee cake dairy-free?
Yes! You can use dairy-free butter and unsweetened applesauce instead of the butter and eggs.

Can I replace the oat flour?
If you’re not able to use oat flour, you can substitute it with more almond flour, but this may change the texture slightly.

How long does it take to bake?
This coffee cake takes about 43 minutes to bake total, with the initial 25 minutes and then an additional 18 minutes after adding the crumble topping.

Gluten Free Cinnamon Coffee Cake

A delicious, moist, and flavorful coffee cake perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, especially for those following a gluten-free diet.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 43 minutes mins

Total Time 58 minutes mins

Servings: 9 pieces

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 320

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Main Ingredients

• 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
• 2/3 cup applesauce unsweetened preferred
• 2 pieces eggs
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup almond flour
• 1 1/4 cup oat flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt

Cinnamon Sugar Filling

• 2 tbsp salted butter, melted
• 1 tbsp oat flour
• 2 tbsp white sugar
• 1/2 tbsp cinnamon

Crumble Topping

• 1/4 cup salted butter, slightly softened room temperature
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup oat flour
• 2 tsp cinnamon

Method

 

Preparation

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, applesauce, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
3. Add the almond flour, oat flour, baking powder, and salt to the mixture. Combine until smooth.
4. In a separate bowl, mix together the melted butter, oat flour, white sugar, and cinnamon evenly.
5. For the crumble topping, combine the brown sugar, almond flour, oat flour, and cinnamon with the room temperature butter using your hands or a fork until crumbles form. Set aside.
6. Grease or line an 8x8 baking dish. Pour half of the cake batter into the dish and spread it evenly.
7. Add half of the cinnamon sugar filling on top and swirl it into the batter.
8. Spread the remaining half of the cake batter evenly on top. Finally, add the rest of the cinnamon sugar filling and swirl it in.

Baking

1. Bake for 25 minutes.
2. After baking, gently place the crumble topping on top and press it into the cake, especially in the middle where it might still be underbaked.
3. Bake for another 18 minutes.
4. Remove from the oven, let it cool completely, and then cut into squares.

Notes

Serve warm with a cup of coffee or tea. Enjoy plain or with a sprinkle of powdered sugar. To store, keep the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, refrigerate for up to a week, or freeze tightly wrapped for longer storage. Measure flours carefully to avoid a dense cake and ensure butter is at room temperature for easier mixing.