Few things can rival the comforting allure of a freshly baked coffee cake. This timeless treat is also wonderfully versatile. Whether you’re hosting a weekend brunch, needing a morning pick-me-up, or seeking a special breakfast cake, there’s a coffee cake recipe to fit the bill.
To help you find the perfect recipe, I’ve gathered an irresistible collection of coffee cake recipes that you’ll want to bake over and over again. From simple classics to unique and indulgent creations, these recipes for coffee cake cater to every palate and occasion, celebrating the perfect union of coffee and cake.
If you love baking, you might also like to try this baked coffee cheesecake, or these tasty mocha muffins.
Sour Cream Coffee Cake
For lovers of classic coffee cake, this cinnamon streusel sour cream coffee cake is such a perfect choice to make at home. Laced with a walnut sugar filling and topped with a generous layer of cinnamon sugar streusel, you won’t be able to stop at one piece!
Blueberry Coffee Cake
Bursting with blueberries and layered with a buttery cinnamon streusel crumble, this moist blueberry coffee cake tastes as good as it looks! If you enjoy a piece of cake with coffee in the morning, this fruit coffee cake recipe is easy to make and tastes divine.
Cinnamon Walnut Coffee Cake
For a modern twist on the traditional coffee cake recipe, try this Cinnamon walnut coffee cake. With a delicious cinnamon walnut filling and sweet glaze on top, it’s light, fluffy and perfect to enjoy for breakfast or alongside your morning coffee.
Apple Coffee Cake
Apple streusel coffee cake is one of the most popular coffee cake recipes with fruit and this recipe is a great example of the style. Moist and sweet with a crunchy walnut crumble topping and delicate glaze, this apple coffee cake is irresistible!
Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake
If you love cinnamon rolls but don’t have time to make them, try this cinnamon roll coffee cake recipe. Light and fluffy and topped with cinnamon and brown sugar and a sweet glaze, this is a delicious breakfast cake you will make again and again.
Ginger Pear Coffee Cake
For something a little different, try this spiced ginger pear coffee cake recipe. With a buttery oat topping and glazed pear filling, this fruit coffee cake is delightfully light, fluffy and sweet.
Rhubarb Strawberry Coffee Cake
Lovers of rhubarb coffee cakes will enjoy this super moist rhubarb strawberry coffee cake recipe. The sweet strawberries combine perfectly with the tart rhubarb and buttery streusel crumb topping to create a cake that’s perfect for morning tea, brunch or a summer picnic with friends.
Banana Coffee Cake
This banana coffee cake is the perfect recipe to use up those overripe bananas. With a moist banana cake base, cinnamon swirl, buttery crumble and light glaze, this cake is perfect for banana cake lovers looking to bake something a little different!
Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
Oozing with blueberries, this blueberry cream cheese coffee cake recipe is the perfect summer coffee cake recipe! With a hint of lemon and a crunchy streusel topping, this moist coffee cake is perfect for brunch with friends and family.
Raspberry Almond Coffee Cake
Raspberries and a sweet almond topping complete this easy coffee cake recipe. With a delicate berry flavor and fluffy cake centre, it’s one of the easiest recipes to make and enjoy at home.
Glazed Coffee Cake
The classic combination of cinnamon, brown sugar and moisty buttery cake is perfectly demonstrated in this glazed coffee cake recipe. Whether it’s for Christmas breakfast, brunch or dessert, no-one will be able to resist a slice of this delicious coffee cake.
Banana Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake
With a cinnamon brown sugar infused chocolate chip layer, your kids will love this super moist banana chocolate coffee cake. Easy to make, this recipe is perfect for lunch boxes or afternoon tea.
Rhubarb Coffee Cake
This rhubarb coffee cake practically screams Spring! The moist buttermilk cake is topped with a crunchy coconut and pecan streusel to create a light and moist fruit coffee cake that is simply delicious with a cup of tea or coffee.
Pumpkin Crumb Cake
If you’re looking for a delicious Fall coffee cake recipe, try this pumpkin coffee cake with New York crumb cake topping. With a heavenly spice mix, thick crumble topping and moist pumpkin flavors, it is the perfect seasonal cake to enjoy with your cup of coffee.
Blueberry Coffee Cake
If you don’t want to use sour cream in your coffee cake, try this blueberry coffee cake. With a lightly spiced buttermilk cake base, delicious streusel topping and light lemon glaze, this is a super tasty blueberry coffee cake recipe to enjoy during the warmer months.
Fresh Cherry Coffee Cake
When fresh cherries are in season, bake this cherry coffee cake! A delicious summertime treat for breakfast or brunch, the rich cherry flavor is the perfect pairing for the buttery streusel crumble and moist buttermilk cake.
Lemon Curd Coffee Cake
I cannot resist any recipe with lemon curd, and this lemon curd coffee cake is simply divine. The tart yet sweet lemon curd gives this moist cake with cinnamon streusel topping a fresh twist that is delightful with a morning cuppa.
Raspberry Lemon Coffee Cake
For something sweet and fresh that the kids will love too, try a raspberry lemon coffee cake. With juicy raspberries, a lemon flavored crumble and vanilla glaze, this is a dreamy and rich coffee cake that will not last long!
Gingerbread Coffee Cake
Gingerbread coffee cake is the perfect Christmas breakfast cake recipe to share with family this holiday season. The sweet ginger spiced cake is topped with a crunchy topping and light vanilla glaze to create a moist, fluffy and irresistible cake that’s a holiday season staple.
Apple Butter Coffee Cake
Moist, sweet and cozy, this apple butter coffee cake is a delicious fall coffee cake that’s super easy to make at home. Packed with Fall seasonal flavors and a delicious homemade apple butter, it’s the perfect breakfast cake to start your day.
Yellow Cake Mix Coffee Cake
When you’re short on time, this cake mix coffee cake recipe is a great time saver that still makes a super tasty coffee cake! Rich in cinnamon, pecans and topped with a vanilla glaze, it has a wonderfully moist texture and plenty of coffee cake flavor.
Cinnamon Coffee Cake
For traditional coffee cake lovers, this easy sour cream cinnamon coffee cake recipe is one to try. Loaded with cinnamon streusel, this moist and fluffy coffee cake in a bundt pan is large enough to serve a crowd and is very easy to make at home.
Apple Cider Coffee Cake
Apple cider fans will love this apple coffee cake with apple cider glaze. The moist cinnamon-spiced cake filled with apple pieces is topped with a crunchy streusel topping and rich apple cider glaze. Perfect to enjoy during Fall, the apple cider glaze is delicious on pancakes and ice cream too!
Chocolate Orange Coffee Cake
When you’re looking for unique coffee cake recipes, try this chocolate orange coffee cake! The zesty and rich cake is a perfect example of the natural pairing of orange and chocolate flavors. Topped with a buttery crumb and glaze, this is an easy morning coffee cake you can make at home.
Yogurt Coffee Cake Loaf
Treat your friends at brunch with a slice of this super delish coffee cake loaf. The moist yogurt cake is layered with cinnamon sugar and topped with a crunchy cinnamon sugar topping. Easy, quick and so yummy.
Baileys Irish Coffee Cake
Moist, buttery and full of Baileys Irish Cream, this Irish coffee cake is a unique coffee cake recipe that’s perfect for St Patrick’s Day breakfast or brunch!
Pumpkin Coffee Cake
Richly spiced pumpkin cake with streusel swirl is aromatic and completely delicious. Topped with a thick brown sugar crumb, it’s the perfect Fall baking recipe to celebrate the change of season and enjoy all things pumpkin.
Coffee Cake Mug Cake
When you have a coffee cake craving but don’t want to bake an entire cake, make this coffee cake mug cake instead! Baked in just 2 minutes in the microwave, this easy single serve dessert has all the coffee cake flavors you need in a cup and best of all you don’t need to share.
Carrot Cake Coffee Cake
Lovers of carrot cake will adore this carrot cake coffee cake. With a buttery nut free streusel and moist gluten free carrot cake, it is lovely to serve for dessert or afternoon tea.
Gluten Free Coffee Cake With Rhubarb
Gluten free bakers will adore this coffee cake with rhubarb. The tender vanilla cake is topped with a layer of rhubarb and crunchy streusel topping. Delicious straight out of the oven, it is even better the next day.
Vegan Coffee Cake
This eggless and dairy-free coffee cake is a vegan spin on the classic Starbucks coffee cake. With two layers of cinnamon streusel and a moist crumb, this is a pillowy light cake with a lovely cinnamon spiced flavor.
What To Drink With Coffee Cake
Nothing is better than a good cup of coffee with a slice of coffee cake. This cinnamon creamer would be the perfect addition to your coffee or a spiced biscoff latte would be delicious too.
More Recipes To Serve With Coffee
If you loved these recipes, here are some more great recipes to serve with coffee:
- My coffee waffles are a unique take on a classic breakfast food.
- These mocha muffins are one of my most popular recipes.
- A coffee walnut loaf is a lovely treat to enjoy with coffee.
Want more? Try one of these coffee snacks recipes or browse all my coffee recipes.
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