Do coffee cakes have coffee in them? (do coffee cakes contain caffeine + more information)

You can never go wrong with a fresh slice of coffee cake to accompany your soothing cup of coffee. But do coffee cakes have coffee in them?

No, coffee cakes do not have coffee in them. As a big lover of coffee, it took me a while to find the perfect dessert I could enjoy with my daily dose of caffeine. It was until three years ago I visited my mother-in-law, and I got to taste this delicious breakfast treat, and I was hooked. She gave me her recipe, and I have been using it since hosting brunches for my book club. I also make it for myself and my family sometimes.

Thankfully, the process is relatively easy, and the cake can be stored for a while. Anytime I make this delicacy for a new group of friends or tell someone about it, I always get a couple of questions. I decided to write this post and answer the most common questions asked.

What type of cake is coffee cake?

A coffee cake, also known as kaffekuchen, is a delicious one-layer cake. The fantastic breakfast treat contains sweet cinnamon-infused flavor, while the streusel topping sugar, butter, and flour. Coffee cakes come in various fruit variations, such as blueberry, the most common and, not to mention, my favorite! Other key ingredients used for baking coffee cakes are nuts, chocolate, cream cheese, and additional spices, which give the cake a deep flavor and texture. Bakers often use baking powder and yeast to lift the coffee cake.

Why are they called coffee cakes if they don’t have coffee?

Now let’s get to the interesting question everyone asks once I serve this delicacy. Well, coffee cakes earned this name simply because they are meant to be served as an accompaniment to coffee. That makes sense, right? Although some recipes contain coffee in the cake, especially the earlier versions, this has become quite rare.

Do coffee cakes taste like coffee?

No, coffee cakes don’t completely taste like coffee. When I took a bite for the first time, I found it confusing that it did not taste like my regular instant coffee or my favorite Starbucks drink. I guess I tend to take things too literally sometimes. That doesn’t mean I didn’t like the taste, though, I loved it. Coffee cakes have a sweet and rich cinnamon flavor that blends perfectly with the streusel topping. This cake can have variations in taste. Some can be sweet and tangy, while others can be pretty savory, depending on the amount of sugar used. But the bottom line is that the cinnamon flavor and the lightweight and crumbly texture give the cake variations a similar feel. However, if you want your cake to taste like coffee, you can achieve this by simply adding coffee flavoring.

FAQs Section

Can coffee cake keep you awake?

No, a coffee cake will not keep you awake since most coffee cakes aren’t made with coffee.

Can you eat coffee cake at night?

Yes, you can eat coffee cake at night.

What is the best way to store coffee cake?

Cover the coffee cake with plastic wrap or foil to prevent it from drying, and store it in a refrigerator.