Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake (Gluten-Free Friendly!)
Moist, cinnamon-swirled, and topped with a buttery crumble — this cozy coffee cake is like a cinnamon roll in sliceable form.
✨ Inspired by @hannahharvestinghealth
Ingredients
Cake Batter:
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1 cup almond flour
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½ cup all-purpose flour (use gluten-free like @bobsredmill 1:1 baking flour)
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½ cup granulated sugar (coconut sugar works great!)
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2 tsp ground cinnamon
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1 tsp baking powder
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¼ cup almond milk (or any milk of choice)
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⅓ cup applesauce
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2 eggs
Crumb Topping:
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¾ cup all-purpose flour (gluten-free 1:1 blend works too)
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⅓ cup granulated sugar (cane sugar recommended)
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¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 tsp cinnamon
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch cake pan (or line with parchment paper).
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In a large bowl, whisk together the almond milk, applesauce, and eggs until smooth.
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Add in the almond flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, cinnamon, and baking powder. Mix until fully combined.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
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In a small bowl, stir together the crumb topping ingredients until a sandy mixture forms.
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Sprinkle the crumble topping generously over the batter.
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Bake for 35 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
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Let cool slightly before slicing. Enjoy with coffee, tea, or a drizzle of glaze!
☕ Optional Glaze (Bonus!):
Mix ½ cup powdered sugar with 1–2 tsp of plant milk or almond milk and drizzle over cooled cake for an extra sweet touch!
Pro Tips:
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Let the cake cool 10–15 minutes before slicing for best structure.
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You can substitute applesauce with mashed banana or yogurt if needed.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.