Gluten-Free Pumpkin Coffee Cake (Grain-Free/Dairy-Free)

The perfect fall morning should include this comforting, warm, gluten-free pumpkin coffee cake!

The Story:

Made with cozy spices, real pumpkin, and a tender crumb that just so happens to be grain-free and dairy-free, this recipe is everything you want with your cup of coffee, or cider on a crisp autumn day! The cake is tender and not overly sweet, while the topping is indulgently crispy and crunchy. Drizzle on a little pumpkin spiced glaze at the end, and you've got a bakery level indulgence! Whether you're curled up under a blanket or serving brunch to friends, this cake brings all the best fall flavors without any of the gluten or dairy!

🧾 The Ingredients:

Here is the list of ingredients you will need to make this gluten free pumpkin coffee cake.

• Almond Flour: This grain free flour provides structure and moisture for the cake.
• Tapioca Flour: This grain free flour aids in this cake achieving a fluffy texture and it also absorbs the liquid ingredients.
• Dairy Free Butter: I use Earth Balance butter for this and it works great.
• Coconut Oil: A little oil gets added to help this cake remain moist.
• Eggs: Eggs will help create rise in this recipe to achieve a fluffy crumb.
• Pure Pumpkin: You can use any pure pumpkin in this recipe, but be sure to remove extra moisture by wringing it out with paper towels.
• Sugar: This cake is not overly sweet, but of course cake needs some sugar. The streusel topping also using a mixture of sugar and brown sugar.
• Brown Sugar: Using a bit of brown sugar helps create a moist, rich cake.
• Xanthan Gum: This gluten free baking agent helps baked goods maintain their texture and not become overly crumbly.
• Baking Powder: The rising agent for this cake.
• Baking Soda: I used both rising agents in this recipe to achieve the fluffiest texture.
• Salt: A pinch of salt is added for flavor balance and enhancement.
• Pumpkin Pie Spice: I used Selefina pumpkin pie spice for this and it is amazing! It has an incredibly rich flavor. Highly recommend!
• Cinnamon: Ground cinnamon gets add the crumb topping for that quintessential coffee cake warmth and flavor.
• Vanilla: A bit of vanilla adds flavor and richness.
• Powdered Sugar & Dairy-Free Milk: This is an optional step. You can add a dusting of powered sugar to the top of this cake, or use powdered sugar, with a little bit of dairy free milk to make a yummy glaze to top the cake with.

Step By Step Instructions:

• Step 1: Preheat the oven. Set your oven to 350°F and lightly grease or line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
• Step 2: In a medium saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt together the butter and coconut oil until fully combined. Set aside to cool slightly.
• Step 3: Now, prep the pumpkin. Place your pumpkin purée between a few layers of paper towels and gently wring out the excess moisture. After draining, you should be left with about 100 grams of pumpkin.
• Step 4: To the melted butter/oil mixture, add the pumpkin purée, eggs, and vanilla extract and whisk together until smooth and well combined.
• Step 5: To the wet mixture, add your dry ingredients. Stir until a thick, even batter forms.
• Step 6: Next, make the streusel topping. In a separate bowl, mix together the dry streusel ingredients. Pour in the melted butter and vanilla extract and gently stir with a fork until crumbles form. Avoid over-mixing, you want the texture to stay crumbly and rustic.
• Step 7: Pour the cake batter into your prepared baking pan and smooth out the top. Evenly sprinkle the streusel over the batter.
• Step 8: Bake for 25–28 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with just a few moist crumbs.
• Step 9: Add an optional glaze. Once the cake has cooled, whisk together powdered sugar, dairy-free milk, and a pinch of pumpkin pie spice until smooth. Drizzle over the top of the cooled cake.
• Step 10: Slice and serve. Cut into squares, serve warm or at room temp, and enjoy your perfect cozy fall treat.

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📖 The Recipe:

The Finished Product:

Go ahead! Cut yourself a thick slice, pour something warm, and pretend you're living in a quaint little house in Vermont. You’ve earned it.