Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions for Healthy Coffee Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch or an 8-inch round baking pan by lining it with parchment paper and lightly greasing the sides.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1 cup of unsweetened applesauce, 1/2 cup of pure maple syrup, and 1/4 cup of coconut sugar. Add in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1/4 cup of melted coconut oil. Whisk until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, blend together 2 cups of finely ground almond flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
- Gently add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding until just combined.
- Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan and smooth it out. Sprinkle your cinnamon-swirl mixture over this layer.
- Spoon the remaining batter on top of the cinnamon swirl layer and spread it gently.
- In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of melted coconut oil, 2 tablespoons of coconut sugar, and 1/4 cup of almond flour for the crumb topping. Mix until crumbly, then sprinkle over the batter.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
Notes
Choose finely ground almond flour for a light texture and let the cake cool completely before slicing for clean edges.
