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Gluten Free Coffee Cake

This delightful Gluten Free Coffee Cake is incredibly fluffy and bursting with flavor, perfect for brunch or family gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups gluten free all-purpose flour blend look for brands with xanthan gum included
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened make sure it’s at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup full-fat sour cream Greek yogurt can be substituted
For the Cinnamon Filling
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon gluten free all-purpose flour
For the Crumb Topping
  • 0.5 cup gluten free all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten free all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer for 3 to 4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Add half of the dry mixture into the batter, mixing gently. Then add in the sour cream, blending until smooth. Finally, add the remaining dry ingredients and mix just until combined.
  6. In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour for the cinnamon filling.
Assembly and Baking
  1. Spread half of the batter in the prepared pan. Gently sprinkle the cinnamon filling over it, then carefully spread the remaining batter on top.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine the crumb topping ingredients, then sprinkle this over the cake.
  3. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  4. Cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes. Remove from the springform ring, slice, and serve.

Notes

Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.