This Paleo Pumpkin Coffee Cake is the perfect fall dessert. A tender cake topped with an irresistible crumb topping. Gluten free, dairy free, and naturally sweetened.
Coffee cake is one of my favorite things to make. It's a cake that is so good it doesn't need frosting. It's a little fancier than bread or muffins which means it's perfect to serve to guests or give as a gift. This is a healthy version, made completely gluten and dairy free. It is so delicious though!! My dad was visiting last week and he isn't paleo. He happily ate a large piece and didn't know it was paleo until I told him- it's that good!!
This is just like a classic coffeecake. Moist, flavorful cake, with a delicious crumb topping! Isn't the crumb topping always the best part?? It is simple to make. The cake is mixed in one bowl, by hand, and the topping comes together in just a couple minutes. It can be in the oven in no time. Once it's baked and cooled, you will want to keep it in the fridge after the first day. I find paleo baked goods go bad pretty fast if left out. It is also good cold though, so no worries!
This would be so good served at Thanksgiving! No one would miss the pie and it's so much healthier. You have to try this paleo pumpkin coffee cake! I know you will love it!
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Paleo Pumpkin Coffee Cake
Ingredients
CAKE
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup almond flour
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
CRUMB TOPPING
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- ½ cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325° and line a 9x9 pan with parchment paper.
- Make the crumb topping first: in a small bowl, combine coconut flour, almond flour, coconut sugar, cinnamon, maple syrup, and coconut oil. Mix well- it should resemble wet sand. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine coconut oil, maple syrup, coconut sugar, and pumpkin. Mix well.
- Add in the eggs and mix until incorporated.
- Add in the almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, pumpkin spice, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until no dry pockets remain. Pour into prepared pan and top with crumb topping.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes.
- Store in fridge after the first day.
K says
This looks delicious! Can I use regular flour, sugar and oil though?
Jessica DeMay says
I can't guarantee results if you do that
Val says
This was absolutely delicious! I will be making this again!
Kim says
Any recommendations on substituting the almond flour due to an nut allergy?
Kelly Enriquez says
I made this with fresh pumpkin. It’s so moist & delicious. Thanks for the great recipe!
Bhupinder Lalh says
Can I substitute the sugar with monk fruit sweetener?
Becky says
Can you use fresh pumpkin or mashed sweet potato for this?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Becky- yes! Mashed sweet potato would work perfect. If you use fresh pumpkin, cook some of the liquid out. Just place it in a small pan and cook for maybe 5 minutes until it's thickened a bit. I find the fresh pumpkin is pretty watery. Hope that helps!
Alisa M Jones says
This was amazing! I'm used to substitute recipes for delicious food only being okay. This far surpassed my expectation! My family who don't have food restrictions absolutely loved it!
Jessica DeMay says
Thank you so much, Alisa! I'm so glad you made it and that it was enjoyed 🙂 Thanks for the great feedback!
Stella G says
I made this once and it was an instant favorite so planning on making it for Thanksgiving. Just realized I’m out of almond flour but I have a few other types of flour. Any recommendations or am I doomed?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Stella- there's not a great sub. Cashew flour would be best. Maybe a gf mix. But definitely not coconut 😉 Hope that helps!
Gabrielle says
Love this recipe always come back to it. Was wondering if I could opt out the eggs for something though? Curious if you have any thoughts 🙂
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Gabrielle! You could try flax eggs. The cake may be a little more dense/moist but it should work. Hope that helps!
Lindsay says
Can you freeze this? I want to make extra!
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Lindsay- yes, it freezes great! Enjoy!