Cinnamon Coffee Cake Recipe (2024)

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Homemade Cinnamon Coffee Cake is one of my favorite comfort foods.

Cinnamon Coffee Cake Recipe from Scratch

Growing up my parents bought a tasty frozen coffee cake at the grocery store as a special breakfast dessert treat. This is my healthy copycat version!

How to Make Cake with Almond Flour

If you’re wondering how to make cake with almond flour my healthy homemade coffee cake is the answer. This easy cake recipe is made with only six ingredients:

  • Almond Flour
  • Salt
  • Baking Soda
  • Coconut Oil
  • Honey
  • Eggs

You can throw this easy coffee cakerecipe together in no time flat. The cinnamon topping has three additional ingredients –coconut sugar, cinnamon, and sliced almonds.

As an aside, I love cake with almond flour because it’s the perfect low carb, rich base for gluten free cakes.

Like the one we used to buy, this almond flour cake recipe is moist and has a sweet cinnamon streuseltopping.

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Cinnamon Coffee Cake is absolutely perfect with a cup of my Dandelion Coffeeon a lazy weekend morning.

Homemade Cinnamon Coffee Cake is also a great cake recipe for Easter, Christmas, and birthdays. The list goes on and on!

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Servings 8

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Topping

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

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Cake Recipe Healthy for Mother’s Day

My easy cake recipe is also one of the best low carb almond flour recipes for Mother’s Day brunch –it’s a great gift for mom. I love it when the boys make me healthy almond flour cakes!

Kosher for Passover Cake with Almond Flour

This Cinnamon Coffee Cake with almond flour is also Kosher for Passover because like all of my recipes, it doesn’t contain chametz.

Gluten Free Cake Recipe from Scratch

I created this Cinnamon Coffee Cake recipe by adapting it from one pioneered in my first book, The Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook, which I wrote back in 2008.

This book still sells like hotcakes, pardon the expression. Both coffee cake recipes are gluten free, dairy free almond flour recipes.

The Best Coffee Cake Recipe–But Where’s The Coffee?

American coffee cake is a tender cake with a rich topping baked into it. This type of coffee cakerarely, if ever, contains coffee.

It’s called coffee cake because it’s typically served at breakfast, or in the afternoon, along with coffee.

We often serve Cinnamon Coffee Cakefor dessert after a festive meal. If you’re interested in coffee cake muffins, check out my Nut Free Pumpkin Coffee Cake Muffins.

Easy Recipes for Dessert

This Cinnamon Coffee Cake recipe is so versatile you can use it for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner.

So many uses for one phenomenal recipe have made it super popular –it’s been shared on social media over forty thousand times!

Here are a couple other easy recipes for dessert:

  • Chocolate Cake with Almond Flour
  • Simple Cookies Peanut Butter
  • Easy Recipe for Brownies from Scratch

Breakfast Ideas That Are Easy

In need of breakfast recipes that are easy, healthy, and delicious? Below are some of my favorites that are also great for brunch, lunch, or dinner.

A Fruit Salad Recipe

My Fruit Salad recipe is one of those super simple crowd pleasers. It’s a recipe for fruit saladthat everyone loves!

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Blueberry Coffee Cake

Since we’re all about simple cake recipes, I wanted to share the Blueberry Coffee Cake recipe from my third book Paleo Cooking from Elana’s Pantry.

Like my Cinnamon Coffee Cake recipe from scratch, it’s a fan favorite.

Apple Cake with Cinnamon

Cinnamon is one of my favorite super spices because it helps regulate blood sugar. MyEasy Apple Cakerecipe contains cinnamon, making it not just easy and delicious, but healthier too.

Made with an almond butter base, this is a great cake recipe for Easter, Passover, Rosh Hashanah, and more casual get togethers.

My recipe for Homemade Whipped Cream is the delicious topping you see in the photo above.

The Best Breakfast with Eggs Ideas: Recipe for Huevos Rancheros

My Huevos Rancheros recipe is a family favorite breakfast recipe in this house!

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Breakfast Ideas with Eggs and Breakfast Sausage Recipe

Above is one of my favorite breakfast ideas with eggs from Paleo Cooking from Elana’s Pantry.

This Frittata recipe pairs perfectly with my Breakfast Sausage and Salsa Verde recipes, also found in the book.

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Breakfast Ideas Vegan

My favorite breakfast that’s vegan? Pumpkin Cranberry Granola. Here are a couple of others:

  • Grain Free Paleo Breakfast Bars
  • The Best Recipe for Chia Pudding
  • Gluten Free Porridge

Breakfast Ideas Healthy Easy

I hope you love these healthy brunch and breakfast ideas as much as we do!

I’ve included dishes like my fruit salad recipe, breakfast sausage recipe, and more, to set you up with some super easy healthy recipes to make over the holidays and anytime!

This post is an oldie but goodie from the archives. I first shared this Cinnamon Coffee Cake recipe in March 2015.

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  1. Telkom University says

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    Are there any variations or optional additions that can enhance the flavor of the Cinnamon Coffee Cake?

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    • Elana says

      Telkom, if you read through the comments you will find some fun ideas from other readers!

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FAQs

How do you increase the flavor of coffee in a cake? ›

Add Instant Coffee to the Batter

We recommend dissolving 2-3 tablespoons of instant coffee in 1 tablespoon of hot water. Then add this mixture to the batter along with the other ingredients. This method will give the cake a stronger coffee flavor and a richer color.

What makes a coffee cake a coffee cake? ›

Despite its name, coffee cake doesn't typically contain coffee. Instead, it's a sweet, often spiced, cake that pairs perfectly with a cup of coffee. It comes in a variety of flavors, from classic cinnamon streusel to more adventurous combinations like apple custard or pecan praline.

How long does cinnamon coffee cake last? ›

To care for your cake, it can be stored on the counter top (5 to 7 days) or frozen (guaranteed for 90 days, but cakes can be frozen up to a year or longer)!

Why is my coffee cake tough? ›

Don't Overmix Your Batter

The culprit behind what makes a cake tough could be overmixing your flour. Flour is the foundation of baked recipes because it provides structure. When combined with liquid and after mixing, flour's protein (gluten) begins to develop.

How do you intensify coffee flavor? ›

10 Ways to Add Flavour to Your Coffee
  1. Vanilla. The easiest way to infuse your coffee with vanilla flavouring is through the use of a vanilla pod. ...
  2. Cocoa Nibs. Cocoa nibs are what chocolate is before it's processed into bars. ...
  3. Ginger. ...
  4. Peppermint Oil. ...
  5. Butter. ...
  6. Cardamom. ...
  7. Nutmeg. ...
  8. Lavender.
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Can you eat coffee cake before bed? ›

Avoid stimulants, such as sugars or caffeine, as they will keep you up at night. Eat something before your body starts to wind down. Going to bed on an empty stomach drops blood sugar levels and interferes with the body's ability to sleep well.

Should you refrigerate a coffee cake? ›

You can store coffee cake at room temperature for up to three or four days, but to ensure the best texture and flavor, storing it in the fridge is the way to go! Kept in the fridge, your coffee cake can last up to 2 weeks. But if it's extra tasty, it probably will get eaten first!

When should I eat coffee cake? ›

Coffee cake is a cake intended to be eaten while enjoying a cup of coffee, maybe for breakfast or during a coffee break. They're an excellent excuse for a visit and a conversation starter. The coffee cake itself does not contain any coffee.

What makes a cake moist and fluffy? ›

Try switching out any water in your recipe for full-fat milk or buttermilk for a moist, decadent texture. Another ingredient that can enhance the moisture of your cake is mayonnaise. Adding a dollop of mayonnaise to your batter can help make your freshly baked cake softer with an added boost of moisture.

Is it better to bake a cake on top or bottom heat? ›

Use “bottom heat' for baking a cake. “Top heat” which is commonly called broiling is only good for when you want to brown the top of whatever you are cooking. If you broil a cake, the cake will end up burnt on top, undercooked on the sides and bottom and raw in the middle.

What enhances coffee flavor? ›

Coffee sprinkled with cinnamon and nutmeg gives you the smell and taste of sweetness, coupled with health benefits. Cinnamon and nutmeg are attributed to have anti-inflammatory properties. The ancient Asian spices are a prime choice for flavour and taste.

How do you extract more flavor from coffee? ›

If the water is too cold then the coffee will end up tasting weak and thin. The ideal water temperature to brew coffee is between 195-210°F (91-99°C) for optimal coffee extraction (generally on the lower end of this range for darker roasted coffees and the higher end of this range for lighter roasted coffees).

How do you make strong coffee flavor? ›

To Make Strong Coffee, Adjust Your Coffee to Water Ratio

This will alter the ratio and produce a stronger cup. Most brew methods use a coffee-water ratio that falls between 1:18 and 1:16 (1 part coffee and 18 to 16 parts water).

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