Coffee cake facts for kids

A coffee cake is a tasty cake that can be made in two main ways. Sometimes, it's a cake that actually has coffee mixed into it, giving it a special flavor. Other times, it's a cake that's simply meant to be eaten with coffee, like for a snack or a special breakfast. This type of coffee cake might not have any coffee in it at all!

Coffee cakes are usually baked as a single layer. They can be square or rectangular, a bit like a Stollen. These cakes often taste like cinnamon, nuts, or fruits. Many coffee cakes have a yummy, crumbly topping called Streusel. They might also have a light, sweet glaze drizzled over them. In America, people often enjoy coffee cakes during festive breakfasts.

Coffee cakes can be similar to teacakes. However, teacakes are usually smaller, individual cakes. They are typically served with tea.

Different Kinds of Coffee Cake

American Style Coffee Cake

The American style of coffee cake is a type of crumb cake. It's also known as Streuselkuchen. This cake has a delicious topping made from flour, sugar, butter, and cinnamon.

Applesauce Coffee Cake

Sometimes, a yummy Applesauce cake is served as a coffee cake. It's a great choice for a sweet treat with your drink.

Hungarian Golden Dumpling Cake

In Hungary, there's a special type of coffee cake called aranygaluska. This cake is made with walnuts and cinnamon. It's a popular and delicious treat.

Making a Simple Coffee Cake

Making a coffee cake involves a few simple steps. You'll create a crumbly topping and then the cake batter.

Streusel Topping Ingredients

• 1/4 cup (30g) plain flour
• 2/3 cup (150g) white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 65g butter

Cake Ingredients

• 2 cups (250g) plain flour
• 3/4 cup (150g) white sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 125g butter
• 1 egg
• 3/4 cup (190ml) milk, or as needed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla essence

How to Bake It

First, you'll mix the ingredients for the streusel topping until they look like coarse crumbs. Set this aside. Next, you'll combine the dry ingredients for the cake. Then, you'll add the butter, egg, milk, and vanilla. Mix everything until it's just moistened. Spread the batter into a baking tin. Finally, sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the cake batter. Bake it until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.

Images for kids

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  American Cranberry Coffee cake

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  Applesauce American coffee cake slices on a plate

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  Coffee cake with coffee butter cream