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Slices of gluten-free coffee cake with a crumb topping and cinnamon swirl, arranged in a circle.

Ingredients

For the topping:

  • 3/4 cup gluten-free, all-purpose flour (make sure it has xanthan gum)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter cut into cubes

For the cake:

  • 1 3/4 cups gluten-free, all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup milk of choice (I used unsweetened almond milk)
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature

For the filling

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line the bottom of an 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper, spraying the sides with cooking spray.
    Lining an 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper for gluten-free coffee cake.

Making the topping:

  • In a medium bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Use your fingers to rub in the butter until well mixed and large crumbles form. Refrigerate until ready to use.
    Rubbing cubed butter into the flour mixture for gluten-free coffee cake.

Make the cake:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
    Whisking dry ingredients for gluten-free coffee cake in a glass bowl.
  • In a separate large bowl, whisk together the remaining cake ingredients.
    Wet ingredients for gluten-free coffee cake in a glass bowl.
  • Whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until smooth and mixed.
    Whisking wet and dry ingredients for gluten-free coffee cake.

Make the filling:

  • Mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
    Mixing brown sugar and cinnamon for gluten-free coffee cake.

Assemble:

  • Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the filling evenly over top. Then, gently scoop the rest of the batter on top and smooth out evenly.
    Spreading batter for gluten-free coffee cake in a round pan.
  • Add the crumb topping and push in gently so it adheres to the batter.
    Pressing the crumb topping gently into the batter for gluten-free coffee cake.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes.
    Gluten-free coffee cake baking in a round pan in the oven.
  • Allow to cool in the pan completely before serving.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 330kcal (17%) Carbohydrates: 48g (16%) Protein: 4g (8%) Fat: 15g (23%) Saturated Fat: 9g (56%) Sodium: 207mg (9%) Fiber: 3g (13%) Sugar: 30g (33%)

Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.