Apples, breakfast, coffee, and cake are a match made in heaven! This decadent coffee cake, crafted with pecan meal, pumpkin pie spice, and nut milk, is elevated by the indulgent topping of a sticky-sweet pecan streusel, showcasing the perfect harmony of flavors and textures in every bite. This nutritious powerhouse is remarkably fast and effortless to prepare, boasting a burst of incredible taste and an impressive array of health benefits.
Warm Apple Spice Coffee Cake: A Deliciously Vegan and Gluten-Free Treat
Ingredients needed for a scrumptious Apple Spice Coffee Cake, both vegan and gluten-free:
* 1 cup almond flour
? 1/2 cup coconut sugar
? 1/4 cup maple syrup
? 1/2 cup non-dairy butter, softened
? 2 large eggs or flax eggs
? 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
? 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
? 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
? 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
? 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
? 1/2 teaspoon salt
? 1 cup diced apples, peeled and cored
For the Cake:
- 2 cups (combined) of finely ground pecans and almonds
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 3/4 cup tapioca starch
- 1/4 cup potato starch
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon stevia powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Two and one-half tablespoons of unsweetened almond milk, cashew milk, or rice milk.
- 1 1/2 tablespoons unsulphured molasses
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
For the Pecan Topping:
- 1/2 cup raw chopped pecans
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/8 teaspoon stevia powder
- 1 teaspoon coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon flaxseed meal
- 2 teaspoons tapioca starch
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
For the Streusel:
- 1/2 cup tapioca starch
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Approximately 0.156 milliliters of fine-grained Himalayan pink sea salt
- 1-2 tablespoons solid coconut oil
- Two to three tablespoons of unsweetened almond milk, coconut milk, or rice milk.
Baking Delightfully Vegan and Gluten-Free: A Step-by-Step Guide to Preparing the Ultimate Apple Spice Coffee Cake
- When employing pecan meal, process the pecans in a high-speed blender to produce an ultra-fine powder.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients harmoniously.
- Combine the five wet ingredients in a small mixing bowl and then incorporate them into the dry ingredients, mixing until well combined.
- Gently pour the batter into a well-greased and floured 8-by-8-inch baking pan, ensuring an even distribution of the mixture throughout. Top with streusel topping.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- To prepare the streusel topping, combine all of its ingredients in a small bowl and blend until well combined. Prior to baking, evenly distribute the streusel topping over the cake batter.
- Combine all topping ingredients in a small bowl, mixing until well combined. Position the ingredients in a small skillet over medium-low heat and cook for approximately 10 minutes, gently stirring at regular intervals to ensure even cooking and prevent charring.
- Sprinkle atop the baked cake.