What goes best with coffee on Christmas morning? Coffee cake! Fun fact – rarely does coffee cake actually contain coffee. It got its name because it’s meant to be enjoyed with coffee or tea. Thought to have originated in Northern/Central Europe in the 17th century, then the coffee cake was more of a sweet bread than the cake we know now. Immigrants brought their recipes to America and the dessert evolved into what we know today. By 1879, coffee cakes were very popular in America. Easy to make, here are 10 coffee cake recipes that would be tasty on Christmas morning.
Sour Cream Pumpkin Coffee Cake With Pecan Streusel
"I admit there are a few steps to this, but if you like coffee cake and enjoy pumpkin, it is well worth the time because you are in for a real treat with this recipe! From the pumpkin and spices to the pecan streusel, it screams fall and cooler weather." - Lisa
Caramel Apple Coffee Cake
"Inspired by a Swiss Colony cake from years ago, this is actually my husband's invention. He comes up with the ideas and I turn them into reality in the kitchen." - Mary
Cranberry Eggnog Crumb Coffee Cake
"Best coffee cake ever!! Cranberry Eggnog Crumb Coffee Cake has so much flavor, is super moist, and that crumb topping is everything! A tender eggnog, vanilla cake is filled with cranberries and topped with a buttery crumb topping. A delicious treat for breakfast or dessert." - Paula
Sour Cream Coffee Cake Recipe
"For many years this has been one of my favorite coffee cakes because it is made with the finest ingredients: butter, sour cream, fresh eggs, vanilla and cinnamon, and walnuts. The aroma fills my house with a luscious scent. I feel like I've produced something incredible each time I bake it." - Beth
Apple Streusel Coffee Cake
"We can't think of a better way to start the day than with a slice of this apple streusel coffee cake. It's a quick and easy to make cake that's layered with apple slices. On top is a buttery cinnamon spice crumble. The crumble melts into the apples and caramelizes them. Biting into the soft cake and caramelized apples is heavenly." - The Kitchen Crew
Cranberry Crumb Coffee Cake
"The coffeecake came together easily and turned out really well. It was nice and light and moist and good. The tart cranberry sauce worked really well with the sweet layer coffeecake crumbs. Now I will have quick and tasty breakfasts ready for the busy week ahead." - Kevin
Easy Cinnamon Brown Sugar Coffee Cake
"I wanted a quick and easy coffee cake as I was sick of the ones sold in the stores. So I decided to make one for myself and was very pleased with the results. My husband has already eaten a quarter of my breakfast snack. Wonderful with a hot cup of coffee." - Donna
Apple Spice Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake
"I love a lot of 'swirl' in my coffee cake, so I tested this one and it's a keeper... This cake is moist, not like bread. Hope you try it and like it too." - Mary
Vegan Cinnamon-Walnut Crumble Coffee Cake
"I love a good cinnamon-walnut coffee cake to serve as a snack or for breakfast, and when I need a vegan version, this recipe is the one I turn to." - Leslie