Coffee Cake with Cinnamon Streusel {Almond Flour}

The classic coffee cake gets a modern twist. It is made with almond flour and coconut sugar. It is light, fluffy and so delicious. It is sprinkled with a sweet cinnamon crumble topping made with almond flour, that melts in your mouth. It’s perfect for breakfast, dessert or a snack!

This gluten-free coffee cake makes a perfectly delicious treat for breakfast or dessert.

The soft and moist coffee cake is made with almond flour and topped with a 3-ingredient streusel crumble topping that is delightful.

Did you know it’s called coffee cake because it perfectly compliments a cup of coffee? The coffee cake itself has no coffee flavor. Surprising right!?

However, that means even if you’re not a coffee lover, this one is for you too!

This sweet treat is perfect for breakfast or after dinner treat.

So go ahead and cut yourself a piece of this coffee cake for breakfast and get the day started on the right foot.

What Makes This Coffee Cake So Delicious?

There are a few things that make this coffee cake better than a traditional one.

Among other things, this recipe uses a combination of almond and tapioca flour instead of white wheat flour.

Almond Flour

Compared with white wheat flour or all-purpose flour, almond flour is a great alternative for those with a gluten allergy!

Tapioca Flour

Tapioca flour is another gluten-free flour that is derived from the cassava plant.

It adds a nice texture to baked goods that don’t contain gluten.

Maple syrup

This coffee cake has the same sweetness as a traditional coffee cafe; however, there is absolutely no refined sugar in it!

For the coconut sugar used in the crumble toppings, use a granular sugar of your preference if that is what you have on hand.

Ingredients Needed to Make Almond Flour Coffee Cake

The ingredients used for this coffee cake are so simple and you probably already have most of them in your pantry.

While the ingredient list may be small, this coffee cake packs some big flavor!

A simple almond flour batter mixed with a few baking staples and you’ve got yourself a coffee cake that is topped with a tender cinnamon sugar crumble.

Coffee Cake Ingredients

• Almond flour
• Tapioca flour
• Coconut oil melted
• Maple syrup
• Eggs Room Temperature (If the eggs are still cold, it will make the melted coconut oil curdle when they are combined.)
• Baking soda
• Cinnamon
• Pinch of salt

Cinnamon Streusel Topping

• Almond flour
• Coconut oil
• Coconut sugar
• Cinnamon (Optional)

How to Make Almond Flour Coffee Cake

First, start by making the almond flour streusel topping. Because you will need to store it in the refrigerator for 15 – 20 minutes before using.

You can find the detailed recipe and instructions here.

Now, let’s make the almond flour coffee cake base.

Overmixing the batter can result in a tough and less fluffy coffee cake. Just gently combine until you don’t see any dry flour left behind.

The crumble mixture should have hardened slightly while in the fridge. Use your hands to squeeze the mixture in order to form bigger or smaller clusters.

After baking, insert a toothpick into the center to check for doneness. When the toothpick comes out clean, your almond flour coffee cake is ready!

How to Store Coffee Cake

This coffee cake is great to use for presentation on the counter because it stores well at room temperature for 1-2 days, which allows it to maintain a soft and fluffy texture.

If you need to keep it longer you can store it in the fridge in an air-tight container for 5-6 days.

And YES, you can freeze it too!

I recommend cutting the gluten-free coffee cake into squares and then wrapping them individually before freezing.

When you are ready to enjoy this coffee cake, leave it on the kitchen counter for a few hours. Warm it up in the microwave for 20 seconds or so.

Tips for the Best Gluten-Free Coffee Cake

Gluten-free baking can sometimes be intimidating but this recipe is sure to make it to the winner’s circle. I’ve got a few tips to help make it even easier and for how to take the dessert to the next level.

1. Batter Density
   The thickness of the batter doesn’t matter as long as you have all of your ingredients thoroughly mixed. Trust me. Throw it in the oven.
2. Use an oven thermometer
   Use a thermometer to ensure that the oven has reached the right temperature before you insert the cake. I started mentioning this tip in almost all of my baking recipes now because most ovens lie. A hot oven is key to success!
3. Add Extra Toppings
   Feel free to add anything extra that you like! Chocolate chips, crushed walnuts, sliced almonds… whatever your heart desires.
4. Serve Warm
   There’s just something about the smell of a warm cinnamon-sugar combo. Pop a piece of this cake into the microwave for about 10 seconds and you’ve got a top-notch comfort-food treat.
5. Keep the Coffee Cake moist
   Having an airtight container will ensure that your coffee cake says moist and fresh. Like with anything, when air gets inside it will cause it to dry out and become stale.

And remember, serve this delicious almond flour coffee cake with a hot cup of coffee.

Enjoy!

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