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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.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of coffeecake1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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