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What's our idea of the perfect breakfast? A big slice of buttery, crumb-topped cake with a steaming cup of coffee. If you agree (or you're just looking for a fun Easter brunch idea), then these coffee cake recipes are for you! Here, we've gathered some of the best coffee cakes that you can eat alongside your favorite plate of eggs. Of course, these cakes made from scratch also double as a delicious Mother's Day dessert or even an after-school snack. All in all, you really can't go wrong with serving up a slice of scrumptious coffee cake.
But what exactly is coffee cake anyway, and does it actually contain coffee? The answer is simple! Coffee cake is a tender cake (usually one layer) that's topped with a crumbly streusel topping. And despite what the name implies, there's no trace of coffee in the actual cake! Instead, the crumb-laden cake meant to be eaten with a cup of coffee. Although, if you're serving it to kids, a tall glass of milk would be delightful, too! Either way, we've got tons of creative coffee cake ideas, including raspberry coffee cake, chocolate chip coffee cake, and even coffee cake in the form of muffins! Prefer to stick to the basics? You can always try Ree Drummond's classic coffee cake that she calls "miraculously good!"
Sour Cream Coffee Cake
Not only is the streusel piled on top of this tender coffee cake, but there's also a layer of crumbly cinnamon, almonds, and brown sugar right through the middle.
Get the Sour Cream Coffee Cake recipe.
The Best Coffee Cake Ever
It's called the "Best Ever" for a reason! This coffee cake is simply perfect and easy to make thanks to pantry ingredients.
Get Ree's The Best Coffee Cake Ever recipe.
Lemon Zucchini Coffee Cake
The bright, citrusy flavors of lemon make this coffee cake perfect for spring or summer. It also has grated zucchini in the batter to give it that zucchini bread flavor and texture.
Get the Lemon Zucchini Coffee Cake recipe.
Crumb Cake
The only difference between coffee cake and crumb cake is the amount of streusel topping. This one has a thick layer of the buttery, crumbly mixture on top.
Get the Crumb Cake recipe.
Blueberry Buckle
A buckle is basically just a streusel-topped coffee cake with loads of fresh fruit stirred into the batter. It's a delicious way to use up whatever berries or fruit you have in the fridge.
Get the Blueberry Buckle recipe.
Baked Crumb Cake Doughnuts
Baking these doughnuts (instead of frying) makes them hands-free and so easy to whip up. Try them for a quick grab-and-go breakfast during the week.
Get the Baked Crumb Cake Doughnuts recipe.
Brown Butter Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake
Browning butter is a simple step that can take your cake to the next level! It adds a nutty, caramelized flavor that makes it worth the extra step.
Get the Brown Butter Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake recipe at Britney Breaks Bread.
Strawberry Coffee Cake Muffins
You only need 30 minutes to whip up this quick and easy breakfast idea. The fresh strawberries and tangy buttermilk make the muffins tender and sweet, plus it has the crumb topping you know and love.
Get the Strawberry Coffee Cake Muffins recipe at Sugar and Soul.
Carrot Cake Coffee Cake
This fun idea makes carrot cake surprisingly easy. The simple batter is packed with shredded carrots, then topped with a cinnamon streusel topping that's so good.
Raspberry Coffee Cake
Sweet summer berries will make this coffee cake a pretty addition to your Mother's Day brunch. You can use any berries you like best, raspberries, blueberries, and more.
Get the Raspberry Coffee Cake recipe.
Pumpkin Coffee Cake
Coffee cake often has the warm, spiced flavor of cinnamon, but this one takes it one step further by adding pumpkin pie spice, too! It would be delicious with your favorite pumpkin spice latte.
Greek Yogurt Coffee Cake
The addition of Greek yogurt in this cake is a revelation! It helps keep the batter moist so you never have to worry about a dried out cake!
Get the Greek Yogurt Coffee Cake recipe at Platings and Pairings.
Sweet Potato Coffee Cake
While most coffee cakes don't actually have coffee in them, this one does! There's instant espresso powder in the batter which pairs so nicely with the warm flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and sweet potato puree.
Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake
Chocolate lovers, this one is for you! The decadent sour cream coffee cake is packed with chocolate chips (both on top and in the cake!).
Get the Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake recipe at Dinner Then Dessert.
Cinnamon Coffee Cake Muffins
These muffins are just like the kind you might find at a bakery. There's a buttery cake base, a brown sugar crumb topping, and a drizzle of glaze and warm cinnamon spices.
Get the Cinnamon Coffee Cake Muffins recipe at Well Plated by Erin.
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