What is National Coffee Cake Day?
National Coffee Cake Day on April 7th gives us another reason to linger over a cup of joe. We can even make some of our favorite recipes and give a heartwarming, home-baked gift to a friend or two. Coffee cakes are very easy to make and bring a great deal of joy to both the baker and receiver, as many bakers know.
Coffee cake is a cake that is meant to be enjoyed while sipping a cup of coffee, perhaps for breakfast or during a coffee break.. They're both a good excuse for a visit and a conversation starter.
No coffee is added to the coffee cake itself, so it does not contain any coffee. They are usually single-layer cakes made in square, rectangle, or ring-shaped pans. Such as blueberries or apples, coffee cakes are often flavored with cinnamon, seeds, nuts, or fruits, such as cinnamon or apples. Typically they have a crumb topping or a glaze drizzle.
