Looking for the perfect treat to enjoy with your morning coffee this weekend? Look no further than this Vegan and Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake! It’s sweet, fluffy, and absolutely delicious, making it the ideal companion for your cozy mornings.
I hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving and had the chance to relax and unwind with loved ones or some much-needed solo time!
Here’s what you’ll need to make this delightful coffee cake:
Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake
Ingredients
For the Coffee Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup melted vegan butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 green apple peeled and diced
For the Streusel Topping:
- 1/4 cup vegan butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup gluten-free flour
For the Icing:
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon almond milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the almond milk, coconut sugar, melted vegan butter, and vanilla extract. Then, gently fold in the gluten-free flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Peel and dice the green apple, then add it to the batter and mix until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Now, let’s make the streusel topping! Combine the vegan butter, brown sugar, salt, and gluten-free flour until crumbly. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter in the baking dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once the coffee cake is done baking, drizzle it with the icing.
- Serve warm alongside a steaming cup of coffee for the perfect start to your day!