coffeecake

[ kaw-fee-keyk, kof-ee- ]

noun

1. a cake or sweetened bread, often flavored with cinnamon and made or topped with nuts, raisins, candied fruit, etc., and glazed with melted sugar, usually served with coffee.

Word History and Origins

Origin of coffeecake¹

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; coffee + cake

Example Sentences

“It’s a coffeecake version, so it’s very light and fluffy — not too heavy.”

From Washington Post

There’s nothing better than a nice slice of coffeecake in the morning!

From Seattle Times

She had kind words for the artichoke, spinach and cream cheese croissant and the coffeecake muffin, too.

From Washington Post

She sat beside her constantly, holding her hand and tucking small morsels of coffeecake between her lips.

From Washington Post

The crumbly coffeecake and almond apricot muffins are standouts, and the scones are solid, too, without being too dense.

From Washington Post