Vegan Coffee Cake (Gluten-Free!) – The Picky Eater

This vegan coffee cake became that recipe I keep coming back to. It’s funny, because like I said before, I was never really a big cake person, but once I made this and tasted the soft and tender cake with that warm cinnamon streusel on top, I was completely sold. And the fact that I made it gluten-free without losing any flavor or texture? Total WIN.

The beauty of my recipe is how simple it is to make, but still tastes like a cake you’d find at a coffee shop. First, I use a mix of oat flour and fine almond flour to keep it gluten free, then I add applesauce to keep it light and moist without needing any oil in the batter. The cinnamon streusel topping gives me that sweet flavor using just brown sugar, cinnamon, and a little melted vegan butter. So good!

I absolutely love this coffee cake recipe because I can serve it to everyone. I typically make this cake on a weekend morning or for a holiday table and know it’ll be enjoyed by all. Since I started serving it at brunch with friends, a few of them asked me for the recipe right away and of course, I shared it. Just imagine how much they’re saving by making it at home and serving it to their own kids and families. That’s the kind of thing I feel really good about, and I hope it inspires you to make it for your loved ones too.