Description
This Gluten-Free Almond Frangipane Coffee Cake features a soft vanilla-almond crumb, a creamy almond filling, and a crisp streusel topping with oats and sliced almonds. Perfect for brunch, coffee breaks, or effortless entertaining.
Ingredients
STREUSEL TOPPING
1/4 c (37g) gluten-free 1:1 flour
2 tbsp (14g) almond flour
2 tbsp (25g) granulated sugar
2 tbsp (25g) light brown sugar
pinch of salt
3 tbsp (42g) unsalted butter, melted
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 c (24g) old fashioned rolled oats
1/3 c (30g) sliced almonds
FRANGIPANE
5 tbsp (70g) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 c (100g) granulated sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp almond extract
1 c (112g) almond flour
1/4 tsp salt
CAKE
1 1/2 c (222g) gluten-free 1:1 flour
1/2 c (56g) almond flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 c (200g) granulated sugar
1/2 c (113g) unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp almond extract
1 c (240g) sour cream, room temperature
powdered sugar to dust on top (optional)
Instructions
PREPARE THE BAKING PAN
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. Set aside.
MAKE THE STREUSEL
- Whisk together the gluten-free 1:1 flour, almond flour, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and salt.
- Add the melted butter and vanilla extract and stir to combine.
- Add the oats and sliced almonds and stir until evenly incorporated. Place in the refrigerator until ready to assemble the cake.
MAKE THE FRANGIPANE
- Place the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl and use an electric hand mixer or a stand mixer with the paddle attachment to beat together until light and creamy (~2 minutes).
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract and mix for ~30-60 seconds until combined.
- Add the almond flour and salt and mix on low until combined. Set aside.
MAKE THE CAKE BATTER
- Whisk together the gluten-free 1:1 flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream together the butter and sugar using an electric hand mixer or stand mixer with the paddle attachment until light and fluffy (~2-3 minutes).
- Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract and continue to mix until incorporated.
- Add the sour cream and mix to combine.
- Add the dry ingredients to the bowl of wet ingredients and mix on low until combined. Then continue to mix for another 30-60 seconds until the batter becomes mostly smooth.
ASSEMBLE THE COFFEE CAKE
- Transfer the cake batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top to create an even layer.
- Dollop the frangipane over the cake batter and use an offset spatula or the back of a spoon to smooth to the edges and create another even layer.
- Remove the streusel from the refrigerator and sprinkle over the frangipane layer.
BAKE THE CAKE
- Bake on the center rack of the oven for 45-55 minutes (or until the sides of the cake and streusel are golden brown). Tent with foil halfway through to prevent the streusel from browning too quickly.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for about 15-20 minutes. Then gently run a knife between the cake and the pan and release the spring/remove the sides of the pan.
- Allow the cake to cool to room temperature and then dust with powdered sugar. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
Store the cake loosely covered at room temperature for 2 days or tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Cakes