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Gluten-Free Cinnamon Coffee Cake Recipe

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This Gluten Free Cinnamon Coffee Cake is a moist, tender, and flavorful morning treat perfect for those avoiding gluten but craving classic coffee cake indulgence. Made with almond and oat flours, it features a swirled cinnamon sugar filling and a buttery crumb topping baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

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Cake Batter

  • 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

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the coffee cake.
  2. Prepare Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine softened butter, applesauce, eggs, white sugar, and vanilla extract. Add the almond flour, oat flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly until the batter is smooth and homogeneous.
  3. Make Cinnamon Sugar Filling: In a separate bowl, blend melted butter, oat flour, white sugar, and cinnamon until the mixture is even and well combined.
  4. Prepare Crumble Topping: Combine the room temperature butter with brown sugar, almond flour, oat flour, and cinnamon. Use your hands or a fork to mix until crumbly. Set aside.
  5. Assemble Cake Layers: Grease or line an 8×8 inch baking dish. Pour half of the cake batter into the dish and spread evenly. Spoon half of the cinnamon sugar filling over the batter and swirl it in for a marbled effect. Add the remaining cake batter on top, smoothing it out before spreading the remaining cinnamon sugar filling and swirling again.
  6. Bake First Layer: Place the assembled cake in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes until it begins to set.
  7. Add Crumble and Finish Baking: Remove the cake from the oven and gently sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the surface, pressing lightly especially in the center where the cake may still be underbaked. Return the cake to the oven and bake for an additional 18 minutes until the crumble is golden and the cake is fully baked.
  8. Cool and Serve: Take the cake out of the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. Enjoy your gluten free cinnamon coffee cake!

Notes

  • Ensure butter in crumble topping is at room temperature for best crumb texture.
  • Swirling cinnamon sugar filling evenly will ensure flavor distribution.
  • Use an 8×8 inch baking dish for correct thickness and baking time.
  • Cooling completely before cutting allows the cake to set nicely, preventing crumbling.
  • Almond and oat flours make this recipe naturally gluten free; verify all ingredients for gluten cross-contamination if strict gluten avoidance is required.

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