Gluten Free Cinnamon Coffee Cake: 8 Simple Ingredients, Soft Crumb Comfort
Gluten Free Cinnamon Coffee Cake is a soft, tender cake layered with cinnamon sugar and topped with a buttery streusel, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon for swirl
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare an 8×8-inch pan.
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Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
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Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
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Add eggs, sour cream, and vanilla.
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Mix in dry ingredients gently.
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Layer half batter, sprinkle cinnamon sugar, add remaining batter.
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Prepare streusel and sprinkle on top.
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Bake 35 to 40 minutes until set.
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Cool before slicing.
Notes
Use a flour blend with xanthan gum for best texture.
Do not overmix the batter.
Allow cake to cool fully for clean slices.