Chocolate Almond Croissant Coffee Cake
Ingredients
- 2 cbobs red mill 1.1 gf flour
or all-purpose flour
- 3 tspbaking powder for gf or 2 tsp if using all-purpose flour
- ½ tspbaking soda
- ½ tspkosher salt
- 2eggs
- ⅝ csugar
- 1 ½ csour cream
- 1 cbutter
room temperature
- 2 tspalmond extract
- ½ tspground cinnamon
- ½ csemi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 calmond flour
- 2 tbsp1.1 gf flour
- 1 tspalmond extract
- ½ csugar
- 4 tbspbutter
room temperature
- 2 tbspmilk
- 1 calmond flour
- ½ c1.1 gf or all-purpose flour
- ½ cbrown sugar
- 8 tbspbutter
room temperature
- ½ csliced almonds
Directions
Prepare almond cream layer
- 1
In a bowl, combine all ingredients for the almond cream layer and mix until smooth. Set aside.
Prepare streusel topping
- 1
In a separate bowl, combine almond flour, gluten-free flour (or all-purpose flour), room temperature butter, and brown sugar. Use a fork to create crumbles. Set aside.
Preheat the oven
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a 9" round springform pan with 3" sides with nonstick baking spray. Place the springform pan on a baking sheet to catch any potential leaks.
Mix the cake batter
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until smooth. Mix in the eggs, sour cream, and almond extract. In another bowl, combine the dry ingredients: gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, and ground cinnamon. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well incorporated.
Assemble the cake
- 1
Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared baking pan. Spread the almond cream layer on top. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the almond cream. Sprinkle half of the streusel topping over the chocolate chips. Add the remaining cake batter on top and finish with the remaining streusel topping.
Bake the cake
- 1
Bake for 55-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and serve
- 1
Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar.
Chocolate Almond Croissant Coffee Cake
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About this Recipe
Looking for a show-stopping dessert that’s as comforting as it is elegant? This Chocolate Almond Croissant Coffee Cake delivers an irresistible combination of rich flavors and delightful textures, perfect for any special occasion or a cozy indulgence.
What makes this coffee cake truly special is its thoughtfully constructed layers. You’ll find a moist, tender cake base, a creamy almond filling, and a generous scattering of semi-sweet chocolate chips, all crowned with a buttery, crunchy streusel topping featuring sliced almonds. The option to use bobs red mill 1.1 gf flour also makes it wonderfully versatile for different dietary needs.
Prepare to be enchanted by every forkful. The cake itself is incredibly tender, subtly flavored with almond extract, providing a perfect counterpoint to the luscious, creamy almond layer nestled within. Each bite offers a burst of sweet, melty semi-sweet chocolate, followed by the satisfying crunch and buttery notes of the brown sugar streusel and sliced almonds. It's a harmonious blend of textures and tastes – rich without being overly heavy, and satisfyingly sweet. This delightful treat promises to impress guests with its sophisticated appearance and comforting flavors, making it a memorable addition to your baking repertoire.
This recipe is flexible to suit your pantry and preferences. While designed with bobs red mill 1.1 gf flour, you can easily swap it for all-purpose flour if gluten isn't a concern, adjusting the baking powder as noted. You can also play with the type of chocolate chips—while semi-sweet is called for, milk chocolate for a sweeter profile, or dark chocolate for a more intense cocoa flavor could be used.
This Chocolate Almond Croissant Coffee Cake is an ideal centerpiece for brunch, a delightful dessert after dinner, or a wonderful companion to your afternoon coffee or tea. Its beautiful layers and rich flavor make it perfect for entertaining or simply treating yourself to something truly special.