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Gluten Free Cinnamon Coffee Cake

A delightful treat with a soft buttery texture and a sweet cinnamon sugar swirl, perfect for morning coffee or tea.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 43 minutes
Total Time 58 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup salted butter Softened for optimal mixing.
  • 2/3 cup applesauce Adds moisture and sweetness without gluten.
  • 1 cup white sugar Sweetness to balance the spices.
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract For a lovely depth of flavor.
  • 1 cup almond flour Provides a nutty base that’s gluten-free.
  • 1 1/4 cup oat flour Helps create a light and fluffy cake texture.
  • 2 tsp baking powder To help the cake rise perfectly.
  • 1/4 tsp salt Enhances the flavors in the cake.
  • 2 tbsp salted butter Melted for the crumble topping.
  • 1 tbsp oat flour For added texture in the crumble topping.
  • 2 tbsp white sugar Sweetens the crumble mixture nicely.
  • 1/2 tbsp cinnamon Adds warmth and spice to the filling and topping.
  • 1/4 cup salted butter Slightly softened (room temperature) for easy mixing in the crumble topping.
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar Gives a deep caramel-like flavor to the crumble.
  • 1/4 cup almond flour Further enhances the crumble's texture and taste.
  • 1/2 cup oat flour Complements the other flours in creating a cohesive crumbly mix.
  • 2 tsp cinnamon The star of this recipe, providing that signature flavor profile.

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened butter, applesauce, eggs, white sugar, and vanilla extract until well blended.
  3. Add almond flour, oat flour, baking powder, and salt into the wet mixture, stirring until everything combines into a smooth batter free of lumps.
  4. Mix melted butter with oat flour, white sugar, and cinnamon until evenly combined for your filling; then create a crumble by combining slightly softened butter with brown sugar, almond flour, oat flour, and more cinnamon until crumbly.
  5. Grease or line an 8×8 baking dish before pouring half of your cake batter into it; sprinkle half of your cinnamon sugar filling on top followed by swirls of remaining batter and finishing with leftover filling swirled in again.
  6. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes before adding your crumble topping gently pressing it down; continue baking for another 18 minutes until fully cooked through before letting cool completely before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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