15 Delicious Coffee Cake Recipes to Try for Breakfast This Week (2024)

The best coffee cake recipes have it all: delicious crumble toppings; fun add-ins like chocolate, fruit, and nuts; and gooey-sweet fillings. Each of these sweet coffee cakes is ready to serve for breakfast, as an after-dinner treat, or even for a simple midday snack.

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Lemon-Raspberry Coffee Cake

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Look to light, lemony cheesecake and fresh raspberries for your next fruit-filled coffee cake. Prevent the raspberries from sinking into the batter by waiting until the cake is partially baked, then gently pressing the berries into the cake.

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Strawberry-Rhubarb Coffee Cake

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This strawberry coffee cake recipe is a must-make in the spring when rhubarb is in season. However, if you can't find fresh fruit, frozen works great. Each bite is filled with a cinnamon streusel topping and vanilla glaze.

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Pineapple Upside-Down Coffee Cake

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Caramelized pineapple slices, light and airy pound cake, and a maraschino cherry topper guarantee coffee cake isn't just for breakfast anymore!

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Coconut-Pecan Coffee Cake

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Not only is this sour cream coffee cake recipe the perfect mixture of moist and airy, but it's also full of chocolate pieces, sweet coconut, and crunchy pecans. Yum!

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Strawberry Coffee Cake with Cornmeal Streusel

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Our delicious strawberry coffee cake is the perfect make-and-take treat—not too crumbly and sturdy enough to eat at any potluck, tailgate, or picnic. As one BHG home cook shared, "This recipe is outstanding!"

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Raspberry-Apple Kuchen with Warm Cream Sauce

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Forget the simple apple coffee cake. There's a new treat in town: kuchen. Cinnamon-spiced apples and sweet raspberries are drizzled with our warm homemade eggnog sauce in this new take on a breakfast favorite.

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Blueberry Streusel Coffee Cake

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A layer of sweet berries turns your favorite go-to coffee cake into a fruit-filled delight. This moist and crumbly blueberry cake shines with a streusel topping and decadent drizzle of powdered sugar icing.

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Pumpkin Latte Coffee Cake

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Embrace your favorite fall coffeehouse classic in this earthy pumpkin coffee cake recipe. We love it so much, it's one of our Test Kitchen's favorite recipes!

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Chocolate-Pecan Coffee Cake

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This sour cream coffee cake recipe is layered with a rich chocolate filling. To make the filling and topping, blend bittersweet chocolate with shredded coconut and toasted pecans. Add a dash of cinnamon to bring the classic coffee cake flavor.

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Pecan and Browned Butter Coffee Cake

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We can't decide what we love more about this coffee cake recipe. It's a toss up between the rich, buttery cake and the sweet coffee icing. Make it ahead and freeze for up to two months.

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Pumpkin Coffee Break Cake

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Canned pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice bring fall flavor to this breakfast cake. Crown the top of this pumpkin coffee cake with toasted pecans and finish with a sweet orange glaze.

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Overnight Ricotta Coffee Cake

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Prep this moist coffee cake recipe the night before and all you'll have to do in the morning is pop the pan in the oven. Adding ricotta cheese to the batter ensures the cake stays moist, light, and rich. You can use any chopped nuts you like here but our Test Kitchen recommends walnuts.

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Mango Coffee Cake

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Juicy mango is just what your coffee cake has been missing. It adds moisture and flavor to a classic vanilla cake. Top each piece with homemade whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Test Kitchen Tip: For the best flavor and texture, serve this coffee cake recipe warm.

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Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake

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A cast iron skillet is the key to achieving the perfect crispy edges and tender middle. This classic coffee cake recipe is finished with a vanilla drizzle and a sprinkle of fresh raspberries.

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Blueberry and Cream Cheese Coffee Cake Muffins

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Cream cheese and fresh blueberries flavor this coffee cake batter. Package them up as delicious food gifts or bake a batch and eat them throughout the week. Store them in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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15 Delicious Coffee Cake Recipes to Try for Breakfast This Week (2024)

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What to eat with coffee cake for breakfast? ›

Easy Coffee Cake Serving Suggestions

Pair it with something savory, like a frittata or scrambled eggs, and fresh fruit. Find more of our favorite brunch recipes here! This coffee cake recipe is best on the day on it's baked, but leftovers keep well for up to 2 days.

What cake would you eat for breakfast? ›

12 Ways to Eat Cake for Breakfast
  • Cranberry-Nut Coffee Cake.
  • Impossibly Easy Banana Bread Coffee Cake (With Make-Ahead Directions)
  • Angel Food Cake French Toast.
  • Strawberries and Cream Loaf Cake.
  • Birthday Cake Cinnamon Rolls.
  • Blueberry-Lemon Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Bake.
  • Strawberry Cream Dump Cake.

Do people eat coffee cake for breakfast? ›

Coffee cake can is a versatile pastry that you can serve for breakfast or dessert! It's nice having an excuse to eat a cake for breakfast, so indulge in a delicious slice in the morning. Or serve it for a snack in the afternoon. It's also amazing served as an after-dinner dessert.

What cake flavors go well with coffee? ›

Most medium to dark roast coffees pair well with a plain chocolate cake, whereas most Arabica coffees pair well with a sweeter mousse cake. Chocolate strawberry cake goes great with iced coffee blended with vanilla coffee syrup. Cheesecake is one of the most popular cake flavours, second only to chocolate.

Can you eat cake for breakfast everyday? ›

Yes, it's fine. It's not the most nutritious thing you could eat as cakes tend to be low in proteins and vitamins. You should keep in mind, though, that cake is pretty high in calories, so take that into account when planning the rest of your daily diet.

Is coffee cake considered breakfast or dessert? ›

Coffee cake is whatever you want it to be! Serve it for breakfast, have it on hand to serve afternoon visitors with a cup of coffee or tea, or slice it up for dessert. It's a lovely cake to have on hand when hosting holiday house guests.

What is the dessert with breakfast diet? ›

'Dessert with breakfast diet' helps avoid weight regain by reducing cravings. Summary: Dieters have less hunger and cravings throughout the day and are better able to keep off lost weight if they eat a carbohydrate-rich, protein-packed breakfast that includes dessert.

What cakes does the queen eat? ›

chocolate biscuit cake from the British royal kitchen

Chocolate biscuit cake is Queen Elizabeth's favorite cake ~ she would take a small slice every day with her tea, until the cake was finished, and then she'd start on a fresh one!

Do you eat coffee cake warm or cold? ›

You can serve this cake while it's still warm from the oven, at room temperature, or even cold. Leftovers can be covered and stored for a few days at room temperature.

What is coffee cake called? ›

American Coffee cake—also referred to as gugelhupf or Austrian German: kaffekuchen—evolved from other sweet dishes from Vienna. In the 17th century, Northern/Central Europeans are thought to have come up with the idea of eating sweet cakes while drinking coffee.

Should coffee cake be refrigerated? ›

Coffee cakes will keep at room temp for a day or so (why would it last that long?), and will have more flavor than ones from the fridge. Refridgeration increases the rate of starch retrogradation (staling) by up to 7 times. Rich breads (cakes) fare better than lean ones (French), but still, it's sub-optimal.

What makes coffee cake taste like coffee cake? ›

No, coffee cake does not taste like coffee. There is no coffee or caffeine in this cake despite its name. This streusel cake tastes like a lightly sweetened cake and oftentimes has spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.

What is the difference between coffee cake and cake? ›

Where regular cakes typically have frosting or glaze, coffee cake does not. Instead, it often has some type of crumb or streusel topping that is typically made with a combination of flour, sugar, butter, and cinnamon.

What does adding coffee to cake mix do? ›

Its rich, bittersweet flavour adds depth to cakes, cheesecakes, pies, cookies, muffins, loaves, and soufflés. It boosts the chocolatey appeal of Fudge Layer Cake with Chocolate Avocado Icing, Coffee Brownies and soft, fudgy Coffee Chocolate Crinkle Cookies.

What goes well with coffee dessert? ›

Great Coffee and Dessert Pairings You Must Try
  • Iced coffee is a refreshing drink no matter what the season, and it pairs very well with a lemon scone topped with lemon flavored icing. ...
  • Traditional Espresso with Chocolate Cake. ...
  • Latte with Tarts. ...
  • Black Coffee with Fudge Brownies. ...
  • Light Roast Brew with Meringue.
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What do you serve at a morning coffee hour? ›

8 Baked Treats To Enjoy With Your Morning Coffee
  • Sour Cream Coffee Cake with Cinnamon-Walnut Swirl. ...
  • Chai-Spiced Banana Bread. ...
  • Double Chocolate Biscotti. ...
  • Butterscotch Pecan Scones. ...
  • Raspberry Jam Bars. ...
  • Maple Muffins. ...
  • Sour Cream Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake. ...
  • Chocolate Muffins.

Can you eat coffee cake before bed? ›

Avoid stimulants, such as sugars or caffeine, as they will keep you up at night. Eat something before your body starts to wind down. Going to bed on an empty stomach drops blood sugar levels and interferes with the body's ability to sleep well.

When should I eat coffee cake? ›

The Coffee Cake Is Versatile

The dense coffee cake is not sweet or fancy, proving ideal for breakfast, brunch, snacks, and other informal occasions, while the ample streusel makes it rich and impressive enough for a dinner dessert; it's truly an any-time-of-day treat, with or without coffee.

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