Coffee cake with cappuccino glaze
Coffee cake with cappuccino glaze is a moist, tender cake infused with coffee flavor, often featuring a cinnamon streusel swirl, and topped with a smooth, coffee-and-milk-flavored glaze. It typically includes flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and coffee in the batter, with the glaze made from powdered sugar, espresso, and a splash of milk or cream. This popular breakfast or dessert cake has roots in American home baking, often enjoyed alongside a morning cup of coffee.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This cake is high in carbohydrates and fat, with minimal protein, providing quick energy but little satiety. A typical slice contains roughly 300-400 calories, along with some iron and B vitamins from the flour and eggs.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 410 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 52 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 32 g |
| Sodium | 310 mg |
| Potassium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Calcium | 45 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 IU |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.1 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 70 mg |
Per 1 piece (113 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, coffee cake is a staple of American brunch and coffee break traditions, designed to complement rather than contain coffee. Nutritionally, the coffee in the glaze adds antioxidants like chlorogenic acid, though the overall treat is more about indulgence than health benefits.
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