Sugar Free Cinnamon Coffee Cake is a cake that many of us can agree upon.
Made with lush cinnamon layer in the center and topped with tasty crumble, this buttery cake is moist and tender, making it perfect for sharing with others.
What you will read about in this recipe.
What makes Cinnamon Coffee Cake so good?
Cinnamon coffee cake is a classic dessert that offers the perfect balance of flavors and textures in its layers.
I like how versatile this coffee cake is and that it can be served about any time of the day!
Have you tried my Sugar Free Iced Coffee Macchiato recipe?
That macchiato recipe is another sugar free version of a popular recipe idea.
Both that sugar free macchiato and this coffee cake would go great when served together!
What you need to make cinnamon coffee cake.
- Flour Make this recipe gluten free by using gluten free flour instead of regular flour. Or, you can make this recipe low carb by using low carb Carbalose flour.
- Baking Soda
- Ground Cinnamon
- Butter- Softened to room temperature.
- Sugar Alternative- Granular 1:1 equivalent to sugar that can be baked with.
- Eggs
- Vanilla Extract .
- Sour Cream- 2 Full fat works best. You could also try subbing in Greek Yogurt for part.
- Filling- Sugar Free Brown Sugar , Flour, Ground Cinnamon.
- Topping- Flour, Brown Sugar Alternative, Ground Cinnamon , and Butter.
How to make Cinnamon Coffee Cake
- Start by making the top crumble layer and filling layer as indicated above. Set these aside while you work.
- Preheat your oven to 325 and prep a cake pan for nonstick. I use parchment and a square cake pan (9") however, a 9X13 cake pan should work too for this recipe.
- In a medium bowl use a fork or a whisk to blend together the flour, baking soda, and the cinnamon. Set this bowl aside.
- Beat together the butter with the sugar alternative until creamy. Then add the eggs, one at a time, mixing between additions. Lastly, you can add the vanilla extract.
- Now in this step we will alternate adding the sour cream and the flour mixture from the first bowl to the mixing bowl. Add ½ of each at a time, mixing gently between additions. Mix until just combined.
- To make the filling layer, simply combine the sugar free brown sugar, flour and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- To layer cake for baking. Pour half of the cake batter from the mixing bowl into the prepped pan. Top this layer with the filling layer. Then cover the filling layer with the remaining batter. Lastly, top this with the topping layer.
- Bake your coffee cake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow your cake to cool before serving.
- To make the topping, In a medium bowl, combine together the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut the butter into the mixture.
Tips for making the best coffee cake.
Using fresh ingredients is essential to the success of a cake recipe such as this one.
This is especially true with your dry ingredients.
More helpful tips.
- Read the instructions before actually making this cake recipe. While it is not a card recipe to make, there are steps that need to be followed.
- Adding a Sugar Free Glaze to the top of this cake can take it up a notch. You can even add the glaze using the poke cake method.
- This cake should be allowed to cool before serving. Allow it to cool for about a half hour.
How to store coffee cake.
Once your cake has fully cooled, it can be stored in an airtight container. When properly stored, coffee cake should keep for up to three days at room temperature.
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Print the recipe for Cinnamon Coffee Cake no added sugar.
Sugar Free Cinnamon Coffee Cake
Ingredients
- 3 cups Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1 cup Butter
- 2 cups Splenda
- 4 Eggs
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 34 tbsp Sour Cream (2 cups + 1 tbs).
Filling
- ¾ cup Brown Sugar Alternative
- ⅓ cup Flour Flour, Ground Cinnamon.
- 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
Topping
- ¾ cups Flour
- ¼ cup Brown Sugar Alternative
- 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon
- ¼ cup Butter - cut into chunks
Instructions
- Prep a 9 X 13 or square pan well for nonstick. Preheat your oven to 325.
- To make the filling, combine together the brown sugar alternative, flour, and cinnamon in a small bowl. You can set this aside while you work.
- To make the topping layer, in a medium bowl, combine together the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut the butter into the mixture. Set this aside until ready to use.
- In a medium bowl use a fork or a whisk to blend together the flour, baking soda, and the cinnamon. Set this bowl aside.
- Beat together the butter with the sugar alternative until creamy. Then add the eggs, one at a time, mixing between additions. Lastly, you can add the vanilla extract.
- Now in this step we will alternate adding the sour cream and the flour mixture from the first bowl to the mixing bowl. Add ½ of each at a time, mixing gently between additions. Mix until just combined.
- To layer cake for baking. Pour half of the cake batter from the mixing bowl into the prepped pan. Top this layer with the filling layer. Then cover the filling layer with the remaining batter. Lastly, top this with the topping layer. Bake your coffee cake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow your cake to cool before serving.
Recipe Notes
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Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used. See thesugarfreediva.com for details on this recipe.
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Nutrition
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Sugar Free Cinnamon Coffee Cake, a delicious dessert recipe made with no added sugar. Gluten Free and Low Carb Options.
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Michelle Gapasin
Can you use Almond or coconut flower?
TheSugarFreeDiva
Yes. However, you would probably need to use a binder to replace the missing gluten. Thanks!
Bobbie Williams
What does AP behind the flour mean?
Sugar Free Diva
All Purpose. Thank you!