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Delicious Gluten Free Cinnamon Coffee Cake served on a plate

Gluten Free Cinnamon Coffee Cake

A warm, spice-scented cake filled with a gooey cinnamon swirl and topped with a crunchy streusel, perfect for cozy mornings and fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients

  • 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup plain yogurt or kefir
  • 1/2 cup neutral oil (or melted butter)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)

Cinnamon Swirl Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter or oil

Optional Streusel Topping

  • 1/2 cup gluten-free flour
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
  • a pinch of salt

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round or square pan and line with parchment paper.

Dry Mix

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Wet Mix

  • In another bowl, beat the yogurt, oil, eggs, vanilla, and milk until smooth.

Combine

  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and fold gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

Cinnamon Swirl

  • Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until crumbly. Set aside.

Layer

  • Spread half of the batter in the prepared pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon mixture over the batter. Add the remaining batter and top with the rest of the cinnamon mix. Use a knife to gently swirl the cinnamon through the batter.

Streusel Topping (Optional)

  • Combine the flour, brown sugar, and cold butter using a pastry cutter until pea-sized crumbs form. Sprinkle over the top.

Bake

  • Bake for 35–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

Cool and Serve

  • Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Measure flour correctly to avoid a dense cake. Use room-temperature ingredients for better mixing. Check doneness early to prevent overbaking. Moisture can be added with simple syrup if the cake was baked dry.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18g
Keyword Baking, Cinnamon Cake, Coffee Cake, Fall Dessert, Gluten Free
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