Coffee Cake

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour Blend (with xanthan gum)
• 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1 large Egg
• 1/2 cup Unsweetened Applesauce
• 1/2 cup Milk (dairy or non-dairy)
• 1/4 cup Strong Brewed Coffee
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter, melted
• 1/4 cup Brown Sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup Gluten-Free Oat Flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking pan with gluten-free flour.

2. 2

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

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, applesauce, milk, coffee, vanilla extract, and melted butter.

4. 4

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

5. 5

   In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, oat flour, and cinnamon for the streusel topping.

6. 6

   Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle half of the streusel topping evenly over the batter.

7. 7

   Pour the remaining batter over the streusel layer, then sprinkle the remaining streusel topping over the top.

8. 8

   Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

9. 9

   Let the coffee cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Recipe Variations

• →Try adding different herbs for variety.
• →Substitute ingredients based on dietary needs.