coffee cake
noun
: a sweet rich bread often with added fruit, nuts, and spices that is sometimes glazed after baking
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Bakery Pick up some America 250 cake doughnuts covered with icing and red, white and blue sprinkles, or other treats perfect for a backyard celebration like strawberry and cheese coffee cake, banana whip cream pie and strawberry-rhubarb pie.
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Samantha Nelson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
The result is a simple treat that's equal parts coffee cake and snacking cake.
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Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2026
Between the fresh fruit enhanced by cinnamon and pecans, and the rich coffee cake-like texture, this recipe will become an instant summertime classic in your household.
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Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
With water and time, note of cola, peppermint, coffee cake crumbles, cherry preserves and rich earthiness appear.
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Chris Perugini,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2026
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Samantha Nelson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
The result is a simple treat that's equal parts coffee cake and snacking cake.
—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2026
Between the fresh fruit enhanced by cinnamon and pecans, and the rich coffee cake-like texture, this recipe will become an instant summertime classic in your household.
—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
With water and time, note of cola, peppermint, coffee cake crumbles, cherry preserves and rich earthiness appear.
—
Chris Perugini,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2026
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“Coffee cake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coffee%20cake. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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