Coffee cake

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Coffee cake

Coffee cake (/ˈkɒfi keɪk/) is a type of cake that is typically served with coffee. Despite the name, coffee cake rarely contains coffee in its ingredients.

Etymology

The term "coffee cake" became popular in the 17th century in Europe, where it was common to enjoy a slice of cake with a cup of coffee. The term was later brought to America by European settlers.

Description

Coffee cake is a moist, tender cake that is usually topped with some kind of crumb topping or glaze. The cake itself can be flavored with a variety of ingredients, including but not limited to cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Some variations may also include fruit, nuts, or chocolate.

Variations

There are many variations of coffee cake around the world. In the United States, coffee cake typically refers to a sweet cake intended to be eaten with coffee or tea at breakfast or during a coffee break. Some popular variations include the sour cream coffee cake and the cinnamon swirl coffee cake.

In Sweden, coffee cake takes the form of a sweet roll or bun, often flavored with cinnamon or cardamom, and known as kanelbulle or cardamom bun.

Related Terms

  • Crumb cake: A variation of coffee cake that is topped with a crumbly mixture of sugar, flour, and butter.
  • Streusel: A crumbly topping of flour, butter, and sugar that is often used on coffee cakes.
  • Bundt cake: A type of cake that is baked in a Bundt pan, shaping it into a distinctive ring shape. It is often used to make coffee cake.

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