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This wholesome twist on a classic coffee cake is lightened up with Greek yogurt and naturally sweetened with coconut sugar and maple syrup, yet still has all the cozy flavor you love. The cinnamon-streusel topping (or layered filling!) adds just the right amount of sweetness and crunch. Whether you bake it in a loaf pan for pretty layers or in a square pan for a simple crumble-topped cake, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Healthier Coffee Cake

• 1 ½ cups white whole wheat flour OR all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened (preferred), OR coconut oil
• ¼ cup coconut sugar (or light brown sugar)
• ¼ cup pure maple syrup
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or whole preferred for moisture)
• 2 Tbsp milk (only if batter feels too thick)

Streusel Topping:

• ⅓ cup coconut sugar (or light brown sugar)
• ⅔ cup white whole wheat flour OR all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp fine sea salt
• 3 Tbsp melted unsalted butter (preferred), OR avocado oil/coconut oil

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line either a 9×5-inch loaf pan (for layered version) or an 8×8-inch square pan (for single top crumble).
2. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
3. In a large bowl, beat butter (or coconut oil) with coconut sugar until fluffy. Add maple syrup, then eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Mix in Greek yogurt until smooth.
4. Gently fold in dry ingredients. Add milk if batter feels too thick (should be spreadable, not runny).
5. In a small bowl, mix coconut sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in melted butter (or oil) until crumbly.
6. Assembly Options:
   • Loaf pan: Spread half of the batter in the pan, sprinkle with half the streusel, then repeat with remaining batter and streusel.
   • 8×8 pan: Spread all batter in pan, then top evenly with all of the streusel.
7. Bake 40–50 minutes (loaf) or 25–30 minutes (8×8) until a toothpick in the center comes out clean. Tent with foil if topping browns too quickly.
8. Let cool at least 20 minutes before slicing.

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