Gluten Free Classic Coffee Cake

Total time1 hr 20 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time45 min

This buttery, tender cake gets its signature swirl from a thick layer of cinnamon-spiced streusel sandwiched right through the middle, so every bite pulls apart into soft crumb and crunchy, sugared topping. Sour cream keeps the base ultra-moist while a splash of vanilla rounds out the flavor, and a handful of chopped walnuts or pecans in the streusel adds a welcome bit of texture. The batter layers into the pan half at a time, cradling that streusel layer before baking into a deep golden top that's just barely set in the center. It's the kind of one-pan bake that's equally good warm from the oven with coffee or sliced up the next morning, and it's a genuinely great choice for a gluten free spread. Simple pantry staples and a classic streusel crumb make this one worth keeping on repeat.

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Ingredients

12 servings

For the cake

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
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Chef's tip
Choose a gluten-free baking blend labeled 1:1 or cup-for-cup and use the same amount. Almond and coconut flour won't work the same way.
1 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream

For the streusel

1 cup packed light brown sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
Chef's tip
Choose a gluten-free baking blend labeled 1:1 or cup-for-cup and use the same amount. Almond and coconut flour won't work the same way.
2 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp salt
6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with butter or nonstick spray.
2
Make the streusel: In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, 1/2 cup flour, cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp salt. Pour in the melted butter and stir with a fork until the mixture clumps into coarse, sandy crumbs. Fold in the walnuts or pecans, if using. Set aside.

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