8 Coffee Cake Recipes To Sweeten Your Day

A good coffee cake recipe is like an old friend—you'll be happy to meet up again and again. Not only is it a way to start the day or perk up the afternoon with a little sweetness, but it's also a reason to sit down for coffee and conversation with a friend. While everyone has their favorite coffee cake recipe, there are so many different ways to make and flavor them and plenty of reasons to try something new.

Easier than a layer cake, but more special than a loaf of quick bread, coffee cake always feels like a treat, no matter what time of day you're enjoying it. These delicious recipes are impressive enough for entertaining but also work as a homey, everyday snack, an easy breakfast, or a quick dessert. At any rate, coffee cake is good to have on hand because Southerners always like a little something sweet, and you never know who might drop in. Ahead, discover our best coffee cake recipes.