Coffee Cake

First, preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8-inch by 8-inch square (or circular) pan with parchment paper.

Make the streusel topping. Combine all streusel topping ingredients in a bowl. Add chopped nuts if using. Use your hands to mix them together. It will be crumbly. Set in the fridge while you make the cake.

In a mixing bowl, combine milk, applesauce, oil and vanilla extract. Stir.

Then, add in gluten-free flour, coconut sugar, and baking powder. Stir.

Pour half the cake batter into the lined pan. Remove the streusel topping from the fridge.

Pour half the streusel topping on top. Then pour the remaining cake batter on top.

Finally, top with remaining streusel topping.

Bake for about 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Finally, remove from oven. Cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.