Hello Friends!
It has been a hot minute since I last posted a recipe but I am so excited to finally sit down and share this one with you today. It’s gotten rave reviews from all of my friends and co-workers who have tried it and nobody knew it was AIP or Paleo. That is always a sign of a good recipe. If people say “Wow, this is so good!” And it isn’t followed by….”for a healthy version”…then I know it is ready to share with you all!
This is going to be the perfect go to cake when you want to make something easy that everyone will enjoy. For more delicious recipes for the upcoming Summer season, check out the AIP By Season E-book
I love the idea of bringing this cake to a potluck or to a friends house for tea or coffee. It is also great to have on hand when someone stops by for a visit.
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I did call this coffee cake but rest assured AIP foodies, there is no coffee in this cake! It just pairs well with coffee (which I don’t actually drink…) or any other hot beverage! I like to have a Pumpkin Spice Latte personally. Who said pumpkin is just for Fall
Now let’s talk ingredients. I used tiger nut flour and arrowroot flour with a tad of coconut flour. You could probably omit the coconut flour and just use more tiger nut flour. I also assume that almond flour (not AIP, but is Paleo) will work in place of the tiger nut flour as they are usually a 1:1 swap. You could also swap the arrowroot for tapioca starch. I have not tried it without the coconut milk so I cannot speak to how the texture would be. Those are the only swaps I can recommend but if you try something that works please leave a comment below as it may help others!
Did you know that tiger nuts are easier to chop or slice after they have been soaked? It took me years to learn this so I thought I should share this information in case any of you were like me and sending tiger nuts flying across the room when you tried to slice them. I recommend either buying the sliced tiger nuts from Organic Gemini or if you just have whole ones be sure to soak them overnight first.
Alright friends, it is Mother’s Day and I just had a lovely brunch with my family and now I am off to do some yard work. It is so nice out and I am loving every minute of the sunshine! Enjoy your Sunday!
Happy Baking!
XO Meagen Ashley
Cinnamon Coffee Cake (AIP, Paleo)
This Coffee Cake is just like the original but without the coffee. The perfect cake to bring to a potluck or share with a friend!
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2/3 cup tiger nut flour, sifted
- 1/4 cup arrowroot starch
- 1/4 cup coconut flour, sifted
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 Tbsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 3 Tbsp palm shortening or coconut oil softened
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract alcohol free
- 1/3 cup applesauce unsweetened
- 1/4 cup water for gelatin egg
- 1 TBSP gelatin Vital Proteins or Great Lakes Brand
Topping
- 1/2 cup sliced tiger nuts
- 1/4 cup palm shortening or coconut oil softened
- 1/4 cup coconut palm sugar or maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp sliced tiger nuts for garnish optional
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line an 8 x 8 glass baking dish with parchment paper.
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Add the dry ingredients to a large bowl and stir.
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Add the wet ingredients into the bowl, except for the water and gelatin. Stir until mixed.
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Prepare the gelatin egg- pour the water in a small pan. Slowly sprinkle the gelatin over the water in a thin layer and allow to bloom for 2 minutes. Turn the heat to medium low to melt the gelatin and then whisk until frothy.
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Pour the gelatin egg into the large bowl with the batter and quickly stir it in.
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Pour the cake batter into the lined baking dish.
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Prepare the topping- Put all topping ingredients into a medium sized bowl and mix with your hands.
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Sprinkle topping mixture on top of the cake batter until covered.
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Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown on top.
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Let cool for 30 minutes in the pan then lift the parchment paper to move the cake to a cooling rack. Cool fully before cutting.
Recipe Notes
Store in the fridge covered in a glass dish for up to 4 days.
Wow!! Yum!! Thank you!!
You’re welcome, Heather! Hope you enjoy!
This morning I made this recipe. Very delicious. I thought I had coconut flour but I didn’t so I substituted cassava. Also, I used another type of egg-substitute. It was light, airy and very good. However, I almost think it might be better as muffins (in muffin papers) because it was so light that cutting a piece was a bit challenging. I highly recommend this one. Very good. My husband is going to be very, very happy.
Glad you enjoyed it, Yvonne! Check out my cinnamon swirl muffins next.
Hello! Any idea to what a gelatin substitute may be? I’m allergic 🙁
Hi, there isn’t anything AIP but you could use a regular egg or a flax seed egg if you have reintroduced those.
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How many eggs would you substitute for the gelatin egg?
Hi Jennifer,
You could use one large egg in place of the gelatin egg. 🙂
xo,
Meagen
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I’ve made this a few times now and it’s soooo good. I add a couple tablespoons of Real Mushrooms lion’s mane powder to it and some shatavari powder and they hide in it beautifully. It’s always a crowd pleaser.
Hi Amy,
I’m so happy to hear this is one you love to share! What a great way to sprinkle in those special ingredients for an extra boost. <3
xo,
Meagen
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This cake is amazing! I’m just starting AIP and am struggling a bit due to my sweet tooth. This was my very first AIP treat. It turned out so well that I intend to make it again, slice it up and throw it in the freezer so I can have a little treat everyday. I”m renaming this Cinnamon Sanity Cake 🙂
Hi there, Chrissy,
You are too funny! I think I like your title better! LOL
Thanks for stopping by to let me know you enjoyed the recipe.
xo,
Meagen