Coffee cake sounds like cake made with coffee, but actually it’s cake made to go with coffee. Coffee cakes can be quick breads leavened with baking powder and baking soda or be leavened with yeast. Perfect for coffee breaks or to bring as a housewarming gift. Coffee cake can also be served as a dessert or with breakfast. Typical types of coffeecake include streusel topped, sour cream coffee cake, cream cheese coffee cake, and fruit filled coffee cakes such as apple cake.