Description
A tender, moist vegan blueberry coffee cake with a crunchy almond crumb topping. This simple, gluten-free adaptable recipe uses pantry staples and requires no eggs or dairy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (200g) fine blanched almond flour
- 1/2 cup (120ml) melted coconut oil
- 1/3 cup (80ml) pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup (120ml) unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups (225g) fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/2 cup (50g) almond flour (for topping)
- 1/4 cup (50g) coconut sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) melted coconut oil (for topping)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups almond flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk melted coconut oil, maple syrup, almond milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in blueberries. If using frozen berries, toss them in a teaspoon of almond flour first to prevent sinking.
- In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup almond flour, coconut sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Add 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil and stir until coarse crumbs form.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle crumb topping over the top and press gently to stick.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift out using parchment paper and transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Ensure baking powder is fresh for proper rising. If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them; toss in a little almond flour first to prevent sinking. The cake stores well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 6
Keywords: vegan coffee cake, blueberry almond cake, gluten-free baking, easy vegan breakfast, almond crumb topping, dairy-free dessert