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.
Lemon-Raspberry Coffee Cake
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.
Strawberry-Rhubarb Coffee Cake
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.
Pineapple Upside-Down Coffee Cake
Caramelized pineapple slices, light and airy pound cake, and a maraschino cherry topper guarantee coffee cake isn't just for breakfast anymore!
Coconut-Pecan Coffee Cake
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!
Strawberry Coffee Cake with Cornmeal Streusel
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!"
Raspberry-Apple Kuchen with Warm Cream Sauce
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.
Blueberry Streusel Coffee Cake
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.
Pumpkin Latte Coffee Cake
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!
Chocolate-Pecan Coffee Cake
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.
Pecan and Browned Butter Coffee Cake
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.
Pumpkin Coffee Break Cake
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.
Overnight Ricotta Coffee Cake
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.
Mango Coffee Cake
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.
Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake
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.
Blueberry and Cream Cheese Coffee Cake Muffins
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.
