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Definition of coffeecake

coffeecake

/ˈkɔː.fiˌkeɪk/
cof · fee · cake
Plural:coffeecakes
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coffeecake Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

North American A sweet cake or bread, often flavored with cinnamon, nuts, or fruit and topped with streusel or icing, intended to be eaten alongside coffee or tea (more commonly spelled 'coffee cake').

Example

"She baked a warm cinnamon coffeecake with a crumbly pecan streusel topping for Sunday brunch."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In American English, a coffeecake (more commonly written as the open compound 'coffee cake') typically does not contain coffee as an ingredient, as it is named for being served alongside coffee; in British English, 'coffee cake' usually refers to a sponge cake flavored with coffee.

• Nearby Words

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coffee
coffeecake
coffeehouse
coffeemaker
coffeepot

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Coffeecake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/coffeecake
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