Have you ever experimented with an easy coffee cake recipe? There’s only one thing better than a delicious cup of coffee and that’s a delicious cup of coffee alongside a slice of coffee cake.
8 Coffee Cake Recipes
Coffee is delightful in of itself, but can also make a great added flavor to many desserts. Today we are going to share 8 coffee cake recipes that will satisfy any coffee lovers palate. Do you love savory cakes? What about mug cakes, or even a healthy alternative to coffee cake? Even if. you have a food allergy, we have recipe options for you.
Check out 8 easy coffee cake recipes to test out at home below!
1. The best coffee cake
This coffee cake is one of the best recipes on the market. It’s easy, bakes relatively quickly, and tastes delicious! If you give it a try, let us know how you like it.
Ingredients →
- 3 cups of flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups of butter
- 3/4 cup of white sugar
- 2/3 cup of brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups of sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Topping →
- 1 cup of all one purpose flour
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 4 tbsp butter
Icing →
- 1/2 cup of powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
How to make it →
- Preheat the oven to 350F and grease a 9×13 pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the cake batter.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the ingredients for the crumble.
- Take the greased pan, and fill it with the cake batter.
- Next, top it with the crumble.
- Place in the oven and bake for roughly 45 minutes.
- While it’s baking, prepare the glaze by mixing all the glaze ingredients together.
- Once the cake is done, let it cool and then top with the icing.
2. Cinnamon-Streusel coffee cake
This cinnamon-streusel coffee cake has one of the best mixes of flavors out there. The combination of cinnamon with the crumble creates the most wonderful texture, and is an easy coffee cake recipe.
Ingredients →
- 1 stick of butter
- 2 cups of flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup of sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup of sour cream
Topping →
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 stick of butter
- 3/4 cup of chopped pecans
How to make it →
- Preheat the oven to 350 F degrees.
- In a large bowl, mix together all the cake ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the topping ingredients.
- Grease a 9 inch pan and pour in the cake mixture, followed by the crumble topping.
- Place the cake in the oven for about 55 minutes.
- Enjoy!
3. Classic coffee cake
Ingredients →
- 2 1/4 cup of flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 stick of butter
- 1 1/4 cup of white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/4 cup sour cream
Topping →
- 1/2 cup of white sugar
- 1/3 cup of brown sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 stick of butter
- 1 cup of flour
Topping →
- 1 cup of powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp whole milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
How to make it →
- Preheat the oven to 350 F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together the butter, sugar, and eggs.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the dry ingredients and then add-in the sour cream.
- Next, slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet, until fully combined.
- Prepare the crumble topping by mixing all the ingredients until it is crumbly.
- Add the batter to a pan and then sprinkle the crumble on top.
- Bake the coffee cake at 350 F for 40-45 minutes.
- Lastly, as the cake cools, prepare the icing and then drizzle on top!
4. Healthy blueberry coffee cake
If you love coffee cake, but are trying to eat healthy, this option is for you! While most coffee cakes are made with copious amounts of sugar, this one is made with maple syrup instead. But don’t worry, the lack of sugar does not make for a lack of flavor, this recipe is delicious!
Ingredients →
- 2 cups of flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup of maple sugar
- 1 cup of applesauce
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1 cup of blueberries
Crumb topping →
- 3/4 cup of oats
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
How to make it →
- Add together all the ingredients for the base in one large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, add together the topping ingredients.
- Grease an 8×8 pan and preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Pour the batter for the base into the pan, and then topping with the crumble topping.
- Bake for around 50 minutes, or until done.
- Enjoy!
5. Coffee cake banana bread
This coffee cake has one special ingredient = ripe bananas! This recipe is easy to make, and is perfect for anyone that loves bananas. Please let us know how it is if you try it out.
Ingredients →
- 1 cup of white sugar
- 2 cups of flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup of butter
- 2 tbsp greek yogurt
How to make it →
- Add together all the dry ingredients in one bowl.
- In a separate bowl, add together all the wet ingredients.
- Bake in an 9″ pan at 350 F.
- Enjoy!
6. Gluten-Free coffee cake
This option is perfect for anyone that is allergic to gluten, or simply tries not to eat it. Even though its made without the traditional white flour, the recipe still tastes just as good as any of the others on this list.
Ingredients →
- 1 1/2 cups of gluten-free flour
- 1/2 cup of white sugar
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup of milk
- 1 cup of brown sugar
- 6 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp cinnamon
How to make it →
- In one bowl, add the gluten-free flour, white sugar, olive oil, eggs, baking powder, milk, and vanilla extract together.
- In a separate bowl, add the brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon.
- Grease a 9″ pan and pour in the first mixture.
- Then pour the second mixture over the first.
- Bake at 350 F for 22-25 minutes.
7. Quick & Easy coffee cake
If you’re looking for a delicious recipe, but only have a short amount of time to throw together an easy coffee cake recipe, this one is for you. Its yummy, made with two layers, and has the perfect amount of crunch. Quick espresso recipes for busy mornings can be a game changer when you’re in a rush. These simple yet satisfying options will help you kickstart your day. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, you can enjoy a rich coffee experience without the wait.
Ingredients →
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup of olive oil
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 3/4 cup of milk
- 1 cup white sugar
- 3 cups of flour
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 1/2 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup of butter
How to make it →
- Combine olive oil, eggs, vanilla, and milk in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, add the brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter until it resembles a crumble.
- Combine the dry and wet mixtures, pouring half the batter in a greased pan.
- Pour half of the crumble mix on top before adding the second half of the batter.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes at 350.
8. Coffee cake in a mug
If you are looking for a single-serve mug cake, then look no further than this incredible recipe. It’s delicious, moist, and has the perfect texture. Talk about an easy coffee cake recipe.
Ingredients →
- 2 1/2 tbsp of flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp milk
- 3/4 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
How to make it →
- Add flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, olive oil, milk, and vanilla to a little bowl and stir.
- Spray a mug with nonstick cooking spray and pour the mixture in.
- Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon on top.
- Microwave for 45 seconds to a minute if needed.
- Enjoy!
Our Coffee Picks for Coffee Cake
We matched one coffee to each mood and moment below, for pouring alongside your slice. Tap the image or the coffee name to see it on Amazon. We chose these from each roaster’s published details rather than from brewing them ourselves yet, so both are labeled research-rated. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Feeling nostalgic: a classic streusel slice with black coffee
Our pick: Stumptown Coffee Roasters Hair Bender, medium roast, whole bean, 12 oz.
Why we recommend it: A cinnamon streusel slice and a plain cup of black coffee is the pairing this post opens with, and Hair Bender is built to taste good however you brew it. Stumptown lists notes of sweet citrus, dark chocolate and raisin from Latin American, Indonesian and African coffees, which sit nicely against the brown sugar and cinnamon crumble in recipes 1 through 3. One honest note: it is a blend, so if you would rather taste a single origin with your cake, our next pick is the better fit.
How we reached this: We checked Stumptown’s published tasting notes against the cinnamon and brown sugar crumble cakes in this post, using the criteria in our coffee rating system. Research-rated, not yet brewed by our team.
Feeling light: a slow brunch with the healthy blueberry coffee cake
Our pick: Volcanica Coffee Colombian Supremo, medium roast, Fair Trade, whole bean, 16 oz.
Why we recommend it: For a brunch slice sweetened with maple instead of piles of sugar, a gentle medium roast fits. Volcanica lists notes of bittersweet chocolate, caramel and hints of orange, with a balance of sweetness and acidity it describes as not overpowering, which lets the blueberries and cinnamon oat crumble stay in front. One honest note: it has far fewer Amazon ratings than Hair Bender, so there is less shopper feedback to go on.
How we reached this: We checked Volcanica’s published tasting notes and roast level against the healthy blueberry coffee cake recipe, using the criteria in our coffee rating system. Research-rated, not yet brewed by our team.
We hope you enjoy these easy coffee cake recipes! If you are looking for more coffee recipes, check out one of our recent posts on 13 delicious dessert coffee recipes here. If you need coffee to serve with your slice, see our coffee picks above. If you’re interested in easy coffee drinks to make at home, there are countless options to choose from. From classic iced coffees to creamy lattes, each recipe brings a delightful twist to your morning routine. Get ready to impress your family and friends with these simple yet delicious creations! If you’re feeling adventurous, you can experiment with delicious irish coffee variations that will elevate your beverage game. These twists on the classic recipe often incorporate flavors like vanilla, caramel, or even a touch of whiskey for a delightful kick. Whether served hot or iced, each variation offers a unique experience that you and your guests will love.