Monday, January 9, 2012
Cinnamon Crunch Brunch Cake
Coffee cakes, brunch cakes, who eats cake for breakfast anyway? Well, after trying this, if you don't eat cake for breakfast, you'll want to... This cake is so moist and yummy, you'll want to thank me by inviting me to come eat it with you each time you make it. And don't worry, I'll be glad to come.
I also want to note that I am usually a scratch baker, primarily because mixes contain a bunch of stuff that I don't like, or can't eat, or both. But one of the great things about many of the GF mixes, is that they are free of extra crap like trans fats, colorings, flavorings, etc. And sometimes, doctoring a mix can make your life much easier, especially in a pinch.
Cinnamon Crunch Brunch Cake
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray.
For the cake, combine:
1 pkg. Betty Crocker Gluten Free Yellow Cake Mix
1/4 cup instant vanilla pudding mix (half of a 3.4 oz box)
1 6 oz. coconut yogurt, vanilla flavor
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 Tblsp. almond milk
1 Tblsp. GF vanilla extract
Mix on low speed only until ingredients are incorporated, about 30 seconds. Then scrape down the sides of the bowl. Increase the speed to medium and mix another 1.5-2 minutes until batter is smooth. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Then top with filling:
Drizzle the batter evenly with 1/4 cup agave nectar. Next, using a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup packed brown sugar and 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans with 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon. Sprinkle cinnamon & sugar nut mixture over the agave nectar. Then, using a dinner knife, swirl the crunchy topping into the batter. Bake about 35-40 minutes or until the top springs back lightly when touched. I recommend letting it cool before cutting -- at least 20 minutes.
**Variations: You can use maple syrup instead of the agave or even honey, although many vegans do not use honey. Alternatively, almonds may be used for the topping, or walnuts -- although that will also change the flavor -- but use what you prefer.
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Whoa.... gotta try that one.
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