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March 13, 2016

Coffee Cake (Grain Free, Gaps, Paleo)

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This grain-free coffee cake is nice and moist without being too sweet, and has a crumbly topping.
Coffee Cake (Grain Free, Gaps, Paleo)

Coffee cake is a traditional European cake that was served alongside a cup of coffee. It was traditionally a single layer cake with a sweet, cinnamon-infused flavor and streusel topping made from flour, butter, and sugar.

So, while it’s called “coffee cake” it actually doesn’t contain any coffee!

Coffee Cake (Grain Free, Gaps, Paleo)

This gluten-free variation uses coconut flour as the base. Coconut flour absorbs lots of moisture so that’s why there are so many eggs in the recipe. It’s not a typo! 🙂

It makes a great addition to a weekend breakfast or brunch. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

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This cake can also be made without the topping for a simple snack cake. Also, if you prefer a sweeter cake, you can increase the honey to 3/4 cup.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup coconut flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Celtic sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 8 large eggs (organic and pastured preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup plain whole yogurt (use strained plain, coconut milk yogurt for Paleo)
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter or coconut oil, melted
  • 1/2 cup honey (I used clover)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Topping:

  • 1 1/2 cups nuts – almonds, pecans, cashews, etc. (or sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, etc. for a nut-free alternative)
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoons honey (I used clover)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter or coconut oil, cold, cut into tablespoons

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325ºF and adjust rack to middle position. Place all the batter ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Pour batter into a buttered 8 x 8 – inch baking dish. Wipe out food processor bowl with a paper towel or cloth. Place nuts, cinnamon, honey and butter in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until nuts are coarsely chopped and ingredients bind together. Drop spoonfuls of topping over batter and then using a butter knife, swirl the topping into the top layer of the batter. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown. Let cool for 20 minutes. Cut and serve. Coffee cake is best served the day it is prepared.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Serves 9

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111 Comments

  1. Karen

    March 13, 2012 at 1:31 pm

    Oh, my...this looks devine! I'm on day 12 of GAPS (intro) can't wait til I get to make something like this. Thanks for your new FAQ, it really helps to have it all in one spot. I also want to say "thanks" for the list of your favorite sources, that opened a window for my world. :o)
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    • Deliciously Organic

      March 13, 2012 at 1:41 pm

      You can have this when you get to the regular gaps diet. :) Good job on getting to day 12!! The soups and stews get tiring but it's worth it!!
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      • Kate

        July 28, 2016 at 5:34 pm

        Would granulated sugar work instead of honey? Thankska
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        • Deliciously Organic

          July 29, 2016 at 8:57 am

          I only test the recipes on my site with the listed ingredients and measurements. If you would like to try a substitution, you are welcome to share what you used and how it turned out in the comments below. Thanks!
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  2. Jeanine

    March 13, 2012 at 1:58 pm

    ooh, I'm really excited to make this. I love coffee cake and I'm so intrigued to try it with the coconut flour.
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    • Sarah Chambers

      April 15, 2016 at 6:01 am

      I think I am missing something here, where does the coffee come in. I can not see it in the list of ingredients. I made this cake today, I used banana flour and coconut flour and half the honey listed as I don't have a sweet tooth. As I was not sure about the coffee I used cocoa powder 1 desert spoon. Left out the nuts but added a few organic sultanas. Turned out to be excellent. Thanks.
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      • Megan

        May 21, 2016 at 10:42 pm

        "Coffee" cake is just the name of the cake. Traditionally this type of cake has been eaten in the morning with coffee, thus receiving the title of "coffee cake." It does not actually contain any coffee.
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  3. Katrina

    March 13, 2012 at 2:31 pm

    A good coffee cake is a staple at my Nana's house. Yours looks fabulous as well. Yum!
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  4. aida mollenkamp

    March 13, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    Such a nice roundup of questions. Thanks! And that grain-free coconut coffee cake looks tasty too!
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  5. Jessica

    March 13, 2012 at 4:55 pm

    This looks amazing... shame I've given up caffeine for Lent :'( xoxo.
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    • jennifer

      January 9, 2014 at 4:11 pm

      you know there's no coffee in it, right?
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  6. Nisrine M.

    March 13, 2012 at 6:11 pm

    Carrie, your coffee cake looks delicious. I'm especially digging the topping.
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  7. Allison [Girl's Guide to Social Media]

    March 13, 2012 at 6:31 pm

    I love that you provided us a digest of some of the highly asked questions. So helpful!
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  8. Danijela

    March 13, 2012 at 9:35 pm

    Hi Carrie, great coffee cake recipe. Although this cake would have less calories without this topping, it probably wouldn't taste the same without it. I will certainly follow complete recipe, I love this honey, nuts, cinnamon combination. :)
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  9. The Mrs @ Success Along the Weigh

    March 14, 2012 at 5:03 am

    This looks like a taste of home. I can't wait to make it!
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  10. Lindsey

    March 14, 2012 at 5:54 am

    Thanks for the FAQ page Carrie!! I'm such a HUGE fan- I drool over every single one of your recipes :-) Your blog along with 100daysofrealfood.com and organic spark have helped me transition to a MUCH healthier way of eating...thanks! I was able to turn down a donut that a rep brought into work, just seconds ago, because of the information I've gained from yours, Molly and Lisas blog :-)
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    • Deliciously Organic

      March 14, 2012 at 9:02 am

      Thank you Lindsey! I'm so glad you've found help and inspiration from our blogs! I've read every posts on Molly and Lisa's blogs...love those ladies! ;)
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  11. marla {family fresh cooking}

    March 14, 2012 at 6:01 am

    Wish we had this cake for breakfast + snacks today! Awesome that you answer all those questions here :)
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  12. HeatherChristo

    March 14, 2012 at 7:35 am

    I love coffee cake and this recipe looks wonderful! I also appreciate that you have the above Q&A. I have many of those questions!
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  13. Kristina Vanni

    March 14, 2012 at 8:50 am

    There is nothing like a good coffee cake in the morning! The crumbly topping is always my favorite part :)
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  14. Sue

    March 14, 2012 at 9:59 am

    Do you have a whole wheat version of this cake?
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    • Deliciously Organic

      March 14, 2012 at 10:07 am

      Sue - The whole wheat version of this cake can be found in my cookbook.
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  15. Kentucky Lady 717

    March 14, 2012 at 10:41 am

    This does look good....but my question is, why 8 eggs ? The topping sounds great and I would use it on most other cakes too. This cake reminds me of gingerbread......
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    • Deliciously Organic

      March 14, 2012 at 12:21 pm

      Coconut flour soaks up a ton of moisture, so this is why you need 8 eggs. I've tested recipes with coconut flour using a minimal amount of eggs and the flour was bone dry. It's such an interesting ingredient!
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      • Katrina

        November 16, 2015 at 10:30 pm

        I cannot have nut flours so I am always looking for coconut flour recipes, however, I also cannot have eggs. I know coconut flour needs a lot of moisture, will unsweetened applesauce work? Or a vegan egg substitute?
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        • Deliciously Organic

          November 17, 2015 at 10:57 am

          I only test the recipes on my site with the listed ingredients and measurements. If you would like to try a substitution, you are welcome to share what you used and how it turned out in the comments below. Thanks!
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  16. J Uhler

    March 14, 2012 at 11:25 am

    Thanks for the great recipe, Carrie! I'm always looking for another great coconut flour recipe! I've been talking to a lot of people lately about being grain-free (people keep asking me what I'm doing because my body keeps shrinking!), and these conversations have really been challenging folks to pay attention to how their body responds to all foods. Everybody's body is different, I'm just thankful that I have FINALLY discovered what kinds of food have a positive/negative impact on mine! I give you the credit for introducing 'Wheat Belly' by Dr. William Davis to your readers back in September. Your review was so timely that I quickly purchased the book, and my life has been forever changed! Keep up the great work! BTW, love your new photo at the top of the page - you are simply glowing!
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    • Deliciously Organic

      March 14, 2012 at 12:19 pm

      I'm so glad you've seen such great results! It's such a relief when we figure out what works best for our bodies! I'm thrilled that I was able to help you on your journey. :)
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  17. Sam

    March 14, 2012 at 1:57 pm

    Where is the coffee? How is it a coffee cake without coffee ingredients/flavors?
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    • Deliciously Organic

      March 15, 2012 at 12:03 pm

      Coffee cake, by definition, is a cake "eaten with coffee that has a sweet cinnamon topping". So this is why coffee isn't listed in the ingredients.
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  18. marian

    March 14, 2012 at 7:28 pm

    Can I substitute the yogurt if I am not doing dairy? What would you suggest? Love your new photo- BEAUTIFUL! I made the grain free granola bars this this week and they are a huge hit! Thank you tons for the delicious inspiration!
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    • Deliciously Organic

      March 16, 2012 at 8:55 am

      I haven't tested it, but I don't see why you couldn't. I recommend replacing the butter for yogurt 1:1. Make sure and use a whole yogurt or the cake will probably end up very dry.
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      • marian

        March 16, 2012 at 6:51 pm

        I don't want to use yogurt- I'm okay with butter though..... Could I use applesauce or coconut milk instead of the yogurt??? Is it the moisture you are looking for from the yogurt or the flavor- or maybe both? Thanks again!!!!
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        • Deliciously Organic

          March 21, 2012 at 10:58 am

          A really thick coconut milk would probably work well (just the thick part on top...I use Native Forest organic coconut milk). Or you could try substituting with all butter. The yogurt gives it a nice texture and flavor, but I think substituting with all butter should work well too.
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    • Kristine

      May 21, 2019 at 3:26 pm

      I use unsweetened plain applesauce and the recipe comes out delicious.
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  19. betsyd

    March 14, 2012 at 7:51 pm

    Hi Carrie! I've made your creamer a couple of times, and have always wondered why you combined whole milk and heavy cream instead of going with the middle of the road: half and half. Ha! Thanks for this FAQ page; I now know that half-and-half is processed. :)
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  20. Teresa

    March 15, 2012 at 6:32 am

    This coffee cake is delicious! Made it yesterday and my three kids, husband and I devoured nearly the entire thing for breakfast. So happy to have such great grain-free alternatives!
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    • Deliciously Organic

      March 16, 2012 at 8:53 am

      Thanks for the feedback! I'm so glad you all enjoyed it!
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  21. Simply Complex

    March 17, 2012 at 6:27 pm

    You should put a link to this page in your "About" tab, or make it's own tab so this also doesn't get buried.
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  22. Jessica

    March 20, 2012 at 11:33 am

    I made this last week without the topping and stored it in a ziploc in the fridge and it kept wonderfully for several days. Making it again today!
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    • Deliciously Organic

      March 21, 2012 at 11:06 am

      Thanks for the feedback. I'm so glad you enjoyed it!!
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  23. Shannon

    March 21, 2012 at 11:39 am

    I have Grave's Disease. The opposite (kind of) of Hashimoto's. I'm thrilled to have found this website and your story. I have been on a mad hunt for answers since I was diagnosed 3 months ago. My endo. wants to kill my thyroid with radiation. How does that help? I'm not doing that. So, I had a blood test to check for food sensitivities. I was told to avoid gluten, eggs and dairy among other things. Oh no. So, to cut my long story short, I'm happy to have read your encouraging story of healing your body through your diet. I'm prayerful that I will have a success story and answers to share with others too. I'm excited to check out your recipes.
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  24. Alexis

    March 24, 2012 at 1:58 pm

    Can you make this with all purpose, whole wheat or cake flour? If so, how many eggs would you put in? I saw a previous post indicated the coconut flour required more moisture/eggs.
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    • Deliciously Organic

      March 26, 2012 at 12:38 pm

      My recipe for whole wheat coffee cake is in my cookbook. Since I developed this recipe specifically for coconut flour, I don't have a quick substitution that I know would work (without testing it first).
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  25. cls24

    March 25, 2012 at 3:55 pm

    Found this recipe-looks delicious! Unfortunately, my son has a nut and seed allergy. Any substitutions for the nut topping?
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    • Deliciously Organic

      March 26, 2012 at 12:37 pm

      You could melt down the butter and whisk in the honey and cinnamon and then pour it on top of the cake. I'd use a knife to swirl the butter/honey mixture into the batter.
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  26. Sophie

    March 29, 2012 at 8:17 am

    The cake loks stunning but I do have a question. I am a Belgian & not an american. Why is this called a coffee cake when there isn't any coffee in the cake at all? But I do love your tasty recipe! ;)
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    • Deliciously Organic

      March 29, 2012 at 11:34 am

      By definition (here in America) "coffee cake" is a cake eaten with coffee and has a sweet topping that includes cinnamon.
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  27. Michelle

    April 7, 2012 at 7:54 am

    Absolutely delicious! Mine didn't turn out as pretty as yours (the topping sunk to the bottom while cooking), but it tasted incredible. And I love how easy it is to make!
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  28. Amy

    May 7, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    My naturepath put me on a grain free, sugar free diet. I can use stevia. So I'm new to grain free cooking. Everything I bake is spongy. Is this normal? I miss the consistency of chewy cookies. I haven't tried any of your recipes yet, but I might cheat and use honey so I can try this one. Thanks!
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    • Deliciously Organic

      May 7, 2012 at 5:04 pm

      Most recipes with coconut flour are spongy. I try and get my grain-free recipes to taste just like the foods we are used to. These waffles are soft, but I liked the texture with the cream and berries. It kinda tastes like strawberry shortcake. :)
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  29. Aaron Agopian

    August 14, 2012 at 5:28 pm

    Mega-delish coffee cake! Best thing ever with coffee! Thanks much for posting! My wife Hana loves it! Aaron Agopian from Fairbanks
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    • Deliciously Organic

      August 15, 2012 at 7:12 am

      Thank you for the feedback. I'm so glad you all enjoyed it!
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  30. Navywife

    April 27, 2013 at 11:28 am

    Can another sweetener such as erythtritol, instead of honey (I have diabetes) be used, and would other modifications need to be made? Thanks
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    • Deliciously Organic

      April 28, 2013 at 9:54 am

      I've never tested this with erythtritol, so I can't say what the exact modifications should be.
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  31. sandra

    May 11, 2013 at 2:43 pm

    My hubby usually makes coffee-cake on Sunday for brunch. But since I've gone grain-free I haven't been able to have any. I found this page while searching for a coffee-cake that I could eat for him to make on Mother's Day. This looks like it might be just the thing. Thanks. And, I'm adding your blog to my feed. This looks like a keeper.
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  32. jess

    June 3, 2013 at 6:57 pm

    Hi, Thanks for sharing the recipe!! Question:: if I use whole wheat flour instead of the coconut, and soak it beforehand, can i still use the recipe? Any idea on how I would do it? Thanks!!
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    • Deliciously Organic

      June 4, 2013 at 4:41 am

      Since this recipe uses only coconut flour, it can't be converted to whole wheat without changing the entire recipe. Do by any chance have my cookbook? I have a whole wheat coffee cake recipe in the breakfast chapter. :)
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      • jess

        June 4, 2013 at 11:09 am

        I do not, but will look into it. Thanks!
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  33. Sharlotte Hughes

    June 17, 2013 at 10:07 am

    There is no Coffee in this coffee cake???
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    • Deliciously Organic

      June 17, 2013 at 10:50 am

      Coffee cake, by definition, is a cake “eaten with coffee that has a sweet cinnamon topping”. So this is why coffee isn’t listed in the ingredients.
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  34. Tammy

    August 30, 2013 at 7:47 pm

    I just made the coffee cake and it's awesome!!! Thank you for posting these!
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  35. Kim

    November 27, 2013 at 5:41 am

    I've made this before and Loved it!!! I'm thinking if making it again for a family gathering....do you think I could add blueberries to the cake without ruining the consistency?
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    • Deliciously Organic

      November 27, 2013 at 5:43 am

      That's a great idea! I would fold them in very gently so the batter doesn't turn blue. :)
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  36. Jackie

    December 20, 2013 at 8:27 am

    Aside from being gluten intolerant- I'm also lactose intolerant and normally, I can figure out the dairy substitutions for your recipes (which always turn out just as great), but for this I'm wondering if I can use coconut yogurt? I know it might not be grain free... but just for baking purposes? Maybe a better question is what purpose the whole yogurt has... I'm assuming you might not have tried the coconut yogurt since you can have dairy. Also, I'm considering going on gaps to hopefully reverse my lactose intolerance (which came along about 5 years ago).. are you familiar with anyone going on gaps dairy free/ if so what kinds of gaps-approved substitutions are widely used? I feel like the dairy is quite a staple in the gaps diet. Thanks!
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    • Deliciously Organic

      December 23, 2013 at 6:04 am

      The yogurt is necessary in this recipe to add the correct amount of moisture to the batter. You can substitute with coconut yogurt. Here is my post about our experience with the Gaps diet. https://deliciouslyorganic.net/the-gaps-diet/
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  37. Lisa

    January 31, 2014 at 1:21 am

    I'm about to make this but I've read the recipe several times and it doesn't include the ingredient coffee! Is this a mistake or is it just that the ingredients listed create a 'coffee' flavour?
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    • Deliciously Organic

      January 31, 2014 at 7:34 am

      A coffee cake doesn't actually contain coffee. Here is the exact definition: A cake, often cinnamon-flavored, with a drizzled white icing or crumb topping, and usually eaten with coffee. Enjoy!
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  38. Kate

    April 15, 2014 at 6:46 pm

    Maybe this is an American thing? In the Southern hemisphere (well, NZ and Australia), a coffee cake is a cake flavoured with coffee. Now I'm on the lookout for a paleo coffee cake by our definition! :)
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  39. Mandi Curtis

    May 3, 2014 at 9:26 am

    Does it taste like coconut flour everything I make that has coconut flour thats all it tastes like??
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    • Deliciously Organic

      May 5, 2014 at 9:04 am

      This recipe tastes like a sweet coffee cake, not specifically coconut flour
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  40. Lindsay

    September 1, 2014 at 9:29 am

    I made this last night and subbed 3 of the eggs for a chia seed/water mixture. It worked wonderfully, albeit my coffee cake was a little darker. Mine did take about an hour to cook, so not sure what went wrong there. This was really delicious and helps me stay GF!
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  41. Francesca

    September 11, 2014 at 2:09 pm

    Hi Carrie, I just made this today. I used chestnut honey, which I know not everybody likes it ( I love it!) The cake is really delicious, maybe my taste buds adjusted to very little sugar and it was a little too sweet for me, next time I'll decrease to 80 ml honey. Definitely a keeper recipe, thank you!
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    • Deliciously Organic

      September 12, 2014 at 8:46 am

      I'm so glad you enjoyed it! And, it sounds like your taste buds have adjusted to very little sugar (that's great!). If you reduce the honey in the recipe, I would increase the amount of yogurt or honey to make up for the moisture from the decreased honey. If you don't, the cake will most likely be a bit too dry.
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  42. faith

    October 2, 2014 at 7:01 am

    Just made this. OMG. I couldn't do the topping (major nut allergies) but just sprinkled some coconut sugar on top and it was STILL amazing. My kids are devouring it and barraging me with compliments!!! Just pre-ordered you..r book since this was such a hit. Can't wait!!!
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    • Deliciously Organic

      October 2, 2014 at 8:01 am

      Thank you, Faith! I'm so glad you're family enjoyed it! :)
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  43. Lydya

    January 9, 2015 at 6:05 pm

    Hello, does this cake taste very coconuty and cinnamony? My husband doesn't like those two flavours but I love them. Any substitution? Thanks
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  44. Kassy

    January 27, 2015 at 9:42 am

    Can you please list the totals for the macro nutrients ?
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  45. Claire

    February 14, 2015 at 3:16 am

    Am I missing something... where is the coffee in the ingredients?! The cake looks delish so I have made it & I added some decaf coffee to it & upped the coconut flour a little to accommodate the extra moisture... I hope it turns out ok. For me a coffee cake is a cake flavoured of coffee! Thanks for the recipe (the title is rather misleading as it's not a coffee cake but more of a nut coconut cake).
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    • Deliciously Organic

      February 14, 2015 at 5:53 am

      Coffee cake, by definition, is a cake “eaten with coffee that has a sweet cinnamon topping”. So this is why coffee isn’t listed in the ingredients.
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      • Claire

        February 16, 2015 at 12:22 am

        Ah, this is where our cultures differ. I am English, and you have a different term in the US: UK a cake that has a coffee flavour US a type of sweet bread made with nuts or fruit. At least I know now to not expect something else! Oh, and I live in France where Paleo is virtually unheard of, and the French people who tried the cake LOVED it & the fact it was gluten & sugar free! The honey was a winner for them.
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        • Deliciously Organic

          February 16, 2015 at 9:18 am

          I figured you were from outside the US, because I've had several readers from Europe and Australia mention the fact that it doesn't contain coffee. I'm so glad you and your guests enjoyed the cake! :)
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  46. Sunanda S Sullivan

    April 1, 2017 at 12:33 pm

    Omg! I subbed 1 cup cottage cheese for the yoghurt and 2 eggs. Sooo good! Thank you for sharing the recipe!
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