Gluten Free Vegan Coffee Cake

Total time1 hr 5 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time40 min

Ground flaxseed and water whisk into a simple binder that gives this cake its tender, moist crumb, while cinnamon and brown sugar build a streusel that turns pea-sized and craggy under cold vegan butter before it's showered over the top. The batter itself comes together fast in one bowl, brightened with a touch of apple cider vinegar and vanilla, then baked until the streusel turns deep golden and a toothpick pulls clean. Every square has that perfect coffee-cake contrast: soft, tight-crumbed cake below and a crunchy, cinnamon-sugar shatter on top. It slices cleanly once cooled and holds up beautifully whether served warm from the pan or at room temperature the next day. This one is a solid pick for a gluten free spread, and it's easy enough to make ahead for a weekend brunch table or an afternoon coffee break.

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Ingredients

9 servings

For the flax egg

For the streusel

½ cup packed light brown sugar
⅓ 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.
1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
3 tbsp vegan butter, cold and cut into small pieces

For the cake

1 ½ cups 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.
¾ cup organic cane sugar
1 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 cup dairy free milk
⅓ cup vegan butter, melted and cooled slightly
2 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides.
2
In a small bowl, stir together the ground flaxseed and 3 tbsp water. Set aside for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens to a gel.

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