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20 Decadent Coffee Cakes You Won’t Be Able to Resist

Updated on April 11, 2024

With options this good you’ll want to make this breakfast staple for dessert, too.

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Our Best Ideas for Coffee Cake

Is there any breakfast (or brunch, for that matter) that isn’t made more delicious by the addition of a sweet, crumb-topped coffee cake? Fluffy, buttery cake. Sweet, spiced topping. A generous drizzle of glaze. It’s no wonder this simple baked breakfast cake is a classic. And, while we could eat square after square of the traditional, cinnamon version, we also love experimenting with add-ins and glazes, too. That’s where these recipes come in. You’ll find a wide variety of options, perfect for every occasion, starting with this elevated take. It still boasts the familiar crumb topping but freshens the cake up with tart raspberries and a drizzle of bright, citrusy lemon glaze.

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Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Sour cream works wonders in baked goods, adding a subtle tang and richness to whatever you're making. Exhibit A: This top-rated streusel-topped coffee cake from Ina Garten.

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Rum-Glazed Pineapple Coffee Cake

Take tea time to a tropical place with this sour cream coffee cake with pineapple preserves and a rum glaze.

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Eggnog Coffee Cake

You can make and glaze the coffee cake up to three days in advance and store at room temperature — making this perfect pick when you're hosting.

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