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Paleo Coffee Cake
This Paleo Coffee Cake uses coconut and arrowroot flours combined with eggs, maple syrup, and coconut milk to craft a dense, moist cake. The walnut and cinnamon topping adds texture and warmth, baked in layers to create a patterned nutty crust. The cake offers a slightly sweet, tender crumb suitable for a breakfast treat or afternoon snack.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
9
Servings
Calories:
350 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- ¾ cup coconut flour sifted
- ¾ cup arrowroot flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- 4 egg
- ¼ cup maple syrup pure
- ½ cup coconut milk full-fat, canned
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted, grass-fed
For the Walnut Topping:
- 1 cup walnut chopped, raw
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Pinch salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted, grass-fed
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
Instructions
Prepare the walnut topping:
- Combine all of the ingredients for the walnut topping in a small bowl. Stir well to combine and set aside.
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Prepare the cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and lightly butter or oil a 8" x 8" baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, stir together the coconut flour, arrowroot flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, maple syrup, coconut milk, and butter. Pour this wet mixture into the bowl with the flour mixture and mix until smooth. Note: The batter will be thick.
- Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly with a rubber spatula. Spread half of the walnut topping over the batter. Repeat for the remaining cake batter and walnut topping.
- Bake on the center rack for 28 to 35 minutes or until cake tests clean when poked in the center (Note: mine took 32 minutes).
- Allow cake to sit 20 minutes before cutting large chunks and serving.
Notes
- Tapioca flour or almond flour can be used as alternatives to coconut or arrowroot flours.
- Maple syrup quantity can be increased to 2/3 cup for a sweeter coffee cake.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1Serving (of 9)
Calories
350kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Cholesterol
118mg
(39%)
Sodium
289mg
(12%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 350
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving (of 9) | |
| Calories | 350kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 118mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 289mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.