This blueberry cheese danish coffee cake (recipe by @ibreatheimhungry) is DA BOMB!!! Almost had to drive to Texas from Alabama to slap my Momma!
INGREDIENTS
For the cake layer:
- 6 Tbsp butter
- 1/3 cup Swerve sweetener
- 2 eggs
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- pinch of salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp xanthan gum
- 1/2 cup almond milk (unsweetened)
- 1 1/4 cups blueberries
For the cream cheese layer:
- 3 oz cream cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 Tbsp Swerve sweetener
For the streusel topping: - 3 Tbsp butter
- 1 cup almond flour
- 3 Tbsp Swerve Sweetener
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest
INSTRUCTIONS
For the cake layer:
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees (F)
- Cream the butter and sweetener together in a medium bowl until smooth.
- Add the eggs, beating well after each.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Combine the almond flour, coconut flour, salt, baking powder, and xanthan gum in a separate medium bowl. Add to the wet ingredients and mix well. Pour in the almond milk and blend until smooth.
- Grease a 9×9 (or equivalent) pan with butter. Spread the cake batter evenly over the bottom of the pan.
- Sprinkle the blueberries evenly over the top of the batter.
For the cream cheese mixture:
- Heat the cream cheese for 30 seconds in the microwave until soft. Beat with a fork until smooth. Add the egg and sweetener and beat with a fork until smooth. Pour over the top of the blueberries.
For the strudel topping: - Melt the butter in a microwave safe bowl or on the stove. Stir in the almond flour, sweetener, and lemon zest until fully combined. Crumble over the top of the cake.
- Bake the cake at 375 degrees (F) for 35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden
