Top 5 Coffeecake Recipes

By Linda Larsen

Updated 11/20/17

Coffeecake (or do you spell it coffee cake?) is a treat. A cross between a muffin and a dessert cake, these recipes are simple to make and special to serve. A coffeecake isn't as quite as sweet as a dessert cake and often contains fruit or nuts. The cakes are tender and flavorful but are simpler to make than sheet or layer cakes. You can serve coffee cake as a dessert, or make it part of breakfast or brunch. Just remember to measure flour accurately for best results and follow the recipe carefully. Enjoy these easy recipes!

  • 01 of 05

    Swedish Tea Log

    Swedish Tea Log
    Swedish Tea Log. Linda Larsen

    If this recipe took less time, I think I'd make it every day. It's definitely for special occasions. You won't believe how meltingly delicious this recipe is. We always have it for Christmas and Easter.

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    Quick Coffee Cake

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    Quick Coffee Cake. Linda Larsen

    This is one of the first coffee cakes I ever made. It's so simple and just delicious. I love using oatmeal in these recipes instead of nuts; I just like the texture better. You can substitute nuts for the oatmeal if you'd like.

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    Classic Sour Cream Cinnamon Coffeecake

    Classic Sour Cream Cinnamon Coffeecake
    Classic Sour Cream Cinnamon Coffeecake. Linda Larsen

    This delicious and easy recipe is perfect for holiday breakfasts. There are no nuts in this streusel; it's just butter, sugar, and cinnamon.

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    Chocolate Chip Coffeecake

    Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake
    Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake. Linda Larsen

    This gorgeous coffeecake recipe is so good. The texture of the cake just melts in your mouth. Be sure to measure the flour correctly for this one. Spoon the flour into the cup; do NOT scoop the cup into the flour. Because there's so much flour in this cake, adding too much will make it fall apart. The batter is very thick. And the cake is divine.

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    Blueberry Crumb Cake

    Easy Blueberry Crumb Cake
    Easy Blueberry Crumb Cake. Diana Rattray

    Fresh blueberries are so delicious in this delicate orange flavored cake. I love the combination of the streusel topping, berries, and orange-scented icing.