Just wanted to let you know that this yummy little breakfast treat is sponsored by my friends over at Crofter’s Organic!
This tender, moist Gluten Free Coffee Cake has a tasty blackberry swirl and is loaded with a crunchy, crispy crumble topping! It’s sure to be a hit!
PIN Gluten Free Vegan Coffee Cake
If you really want to get me out of bed in the mornings PRONTO, just promise me carbs.
And, if we’re being specific here, they should be tender, moist carbs in the form of gluten free COFFEE CAKE, which MUST have a VRY VRY heavy LAYER of buttery crumbles on top and a THICK layer of sticky-sweet fruit spread in the middle.
Serious about that crumb topping. The ratio of topping to cake better be some along the lines of 3:1.
We do not mess around. This is not a drill.
You know, I never understood why they called it coffee cake when I was growing up and didn’t drink coffee. It didn’t have coffee in it, and it kind of just tastes like a muffin but, you know, shaped like a cake.
Then, adult Taylor had a slice of gluten free coffee cake W-I-T-H a mug of steamy-cozy-morning coffee and HOLD THE PHONE. Coffee cake IS probably the most perfect little side of carby comfort to accompany a cup of joe.
So, yea, I WILL get out of bed for it. Whether it’s Saturday or even on a MONDAY. I’m there.
This vegan coffee cake recipe, MAN OH MAN. Both Mr. FFF and my roommate, Emma, declared it one the best things I’ve ever made, and they haven’t said that since the mulled red wine cake of 2018.
[click_to_tweet tweet=”#Breakfast called and it wants to be this #glutenfree & #vegan blackberry swirled coffee cake! @Croftersorganic” quote=”#Breakfast called and it wants to be this #glutenfree & #vegan blackberry swirled coffee cake! @Croftersorganic” theme=”style2″]It has this pillowy-soft crumb that is kept extra tender with a tasty trifecta of creamy, dairy free vanilla yogurt (to keep it a dairy free coffee cake!) applesauce and this hint of coconut oil that is, UGH, just SO DANG GOOD.
Then there’s the crispy, crunchy, coconut-oily crumbs that fall all over your lap as your yogurt coffee cake-loving-mouth munches, but you do not even care one bit because nothing can distract you from the current coffee cake situation that you currently find yourself in.
Besides, maybe you’ll find some crumbs stuck to your shirt later. SNACKS.
Can we press pause on the crumbs for a second though? Because we have some blackberry BUSINESS to banter about.
All cozied up between the tender layer of pillowy soft coffee cake and the heavy-handed sprinkling of crispy oats lies the REAL star of the gluten free vegan coffee cake show: Crofter’s Organic Blackberry Premium Spread!
I’ve been using Crofter’s fruit spread for a LONG time because they are all just so dang good. I always have apricot, strawberry, raspberry and blackberry on hand <– Put blackberry or raspberry with cashew butter on an English muffin. You’re welcome.
They really are a “fruit spread for all” because there are SO many flavors (even unexpected ones like pomegranate and black currant!) and they also offer different varieties. Today’s Blackberry spread if part of the “premium” line!
Their premium spread has less sugar, more flavorful fruits and is made with organic ingredients and Fair-Trade cane sugar! Tastes good. Good 4 U.
Totally my JAM (get it?)
You could also try their “just fruit” line which has no refined sugar! They use low color and low acidity white grapes to press into concentrated juice with no flavor, and then add that fruit based sweetness instead of sugar! They’re a touch tarter but still super delicious and have just as awesome flavors!
Can I use other flavors of fruit spread?
Absolutely! Crofter’s has so many flavors available. I think this coffee cake would also be awesome with apricot or wild blueberry fruit spread!
It’s going down like this:
- Sticky-sweet, fruity spread with punchy blackberries
- Spicy swirls of cinnamon
- Tender wholesome, crunchy oats
- Cup of steaming, hot, cozy coffee
Rise and shine sunshine, your morning just got a little brighter.
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Ingredients
- 2 1/3 Cups Oat flour (click here to see how to make it) sifted (220g) * (GF if neededd)
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 1/2 Tbsp Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 2/3 Cup Coconut sugar
- 1/3 Cup Dairy free vanilla yogurt
- 1/3 Cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 Cup Coconut oil, melted
- 3 Tbsp Unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 Tbsp Apple cider vingegar
- 2/3 Cup Crofter's Organic Blackberry Premium Fruit Spread
For the crumbles:
- 2/3 Cup Rolled, old fashioned oats (GF if needed)
- 1/3 Cup Coconut sugar
- 3 Tbsp Coconut oil, melted
Instructions
- Line the bottom of a 9 inch cake pan with parchment paper, rubbing the sides with coconut oil. Heat your oven to 350 degrees.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, stir together the coconut sugar, yogurt, applesauce, oil, almond milk and vinegar.
- Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir until combined. Pour into the prepared pan, spreading out evenly.
- Drop the fruit spread all over the top of the batter and use a sharp knife to swirl it in.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the oats and sugar. Add in the oil and use your hands to mix until crumbly.
- Spread the crumbs over the cake, lightly pressing them in to stick to the batter.
- Bake for 48-50 minutes, or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean (you'll see some dark fruit spread on the toothpick, but you don't want to see any batter.)
- Let cool COMPLETELY. **
- Slice and DEVOUR!
Tips & Notes:
Nutrition Info:
Recipes written and produced on Food Faith Fitness are for informational purposes only.
HIS POST IS SPONSORED BY MY FRIENDS AT CROFTER’S ORGANIC. THANK YOU FOR ALLOWING ME TO CONTINUE CREATING GREAT CONTENT FOR YOU BY SUPPORTING PARTNERSHIPS WITH SUPER-FAB BRANDS THAT FOOD FAITH FITNESS LOVES TO WORK WITH! AS ALWAYS, OPINIONS REMAIN 100% MY OWN!
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WEIGHT WATCHERS POINTS PER SERVING: FREESTYLE POINTS: 15 POINTS+: 8. OLD POINTS: 7
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Danielle Wolter says
oh my this sure does sound delicious. I am loving all the flavor here – it would be just perfect for a nice weekend breakfast!
Taylor Kiser says
Absolutely! Thanks!
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says
What a delicious looking cake! I love the sound of it especially the blackberry swirl!
Taylor Kiser says
The swirl is the best part!
Noelle says
Coffee cake is the best treat!!! I can’t wait to try this, so happy it is gluten free
Taylor Kiser says
I hope that you love it!
Elaine says
I can already see this coffee cake be a hit in my house! It is moist, tender, and it has that crumble topping that you won’t be able to find anywhere else. Delicious!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you!
Kelly Anthony says
I will also jump out of bed for a warm piece of coffee cake. I’ve never tried a fruit spread in the center but its such a great idea.
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you!!
Jennifer says
Hi Taylor, this coffee cake looks amazing! Before I start making it, will 1 jar of Crofters jam be enough, or will I need two? Thanks!
Taylor Kiser says
One is good!
Cassie Autumn Tran says
Vegan and gluten free coffee cake packed with berries?! EVERYTHING I could have ever dreamed of and more. Seriously. It must have been insanely decadent in aroma when you removed the cake from the oven. Honestly, if you were accompanied by other people at that time, you probably wouldn’t have been able to take pictures of the result because everyone would have eaten the whole cake. Just saying 😉 Carbs are absolutely the BEST way to wake me up too. Who needs coffee anyways?
Taylor Kiser says
RIGHT! Screw coffee just give me them carbs! Thanks Cassie!