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Gluten Free Cinnamon Coffee Cake topped with cinnamon and sugar

Gluten Free Cinnamon Coffee Cake

This gluten-free cinnamon coffee cake is a warm, flavorful treat perfect for gatherings, pairing beautifully with coffee or tea.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 43 minutes
Total Time 58 minutes
Servings: 9 pieces
Course: Coffee Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cake batter
  • 1/2 cup salted butter, softened Ensure it's softened for easy mixing.
  • 2/3 cup applesauce
  • 2 large eggs At room temperature.
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract For flavor.
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 1/4 cup oat flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the cinnamon sugar filling
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon oat flour
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
For the crumble topping
  • 1/4 cup salted butter, slightly softened At room temperature.
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup oat flour
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Set the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, applesauce, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir in the almond flour, oat flour, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the melted butter, oat flour, white sugar, and cinnamon evenly.
  4. To create the crumble topping, combine the brown sugar, almond flour, oat flour, and cinnamon with the room temperature butter. Mix until you reach the desired texture and set aside.
  5. Grease or line an 8×8 baking dish. Pour half of the cake batter into the dish, spreading it evenly.
  6. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar filling over the batter and swirl it in gently.
  7. Repeat with the remaining batter and cinnamon sugar filling, swirling into the top layer.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25 minutes.
  2. Remove from the oven, gently press the crumble topping into the cake, especially in any underbaked areas. Bake for another 18 minutes.
  3. Allow it to cool completely before cutting into squares.

Notes

Serve this coffee cake slightly warm or at room temperature. It makes an excellent addition to breakfast or brunch. Pair it with coffee or tea for a delightful snack. Store any leftover coffee cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. For longer storage, refrigerate or freeze it.