There’s something so cozy about baking with apples, and this Gluten Free Apple Coffee Cake is one of my favourite ways to bring those warm fall flavours into the kitchen. I grow apples in my backyard, so once apple season hits, I always have more than enough to bake with. But don’t worry—if you don’t have a tree full of apples waiting for you, this recipe works beautifully with store-bought apples too.

I love using Gala apples in this coffee cake because they’re naturally sweet and hold their shape while baking, but honestly, any apple variety you enjoy will work here. The tender cake base is layered with cinnamon-sugar apples, then topped with a buttery streusel crumble that bakes into a golden, slightly crunchy topping. It’s simple, delicious, and makes the whole house smell incredible.

Serve it warm with a cup of coffee for the perfect afternoon treat, or enjoy it as a sweet addition to a weekend brunch spread. However you serve it, this apple coffee cake is bound to be a new family favourite.