Cake, coffeecake, cinnamon with crumb topping, dry mix, prepared
Whole food · Baked Products
This is a moist, tender coffee cake made from a dry mix, characterized by its sweet, buttery crumb topping and warm cinnamon swirl. The texture is soft and cake-like, with a delightful contrast between the fluffy interior and the slightly crunchy, sugary streusel. Nutritionally, it's a high-energy treat, primarily delivering quick-release carbohydrates from its significant sugar and refined flour content.
Calorie split: 7% protein · 66% carbs · 27% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People adore it for the irresistible combination of sweet cake and crunchy, cinnamon-spiced crumb topping, which makes it a nostalgic comfort food. Its versatility shines as a popular breakfast pastry, afternoon snack, or dessert, often served with coffee.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
Its high sugar and refined carbohydrate content can lead to rapid blood-sugar spikes, making it a poor choice for those managing diabetes or insulin resistance. To counteract this, pair a small portion with a source of protein (like Greek yogurt) or healthy fat (like nuts) to slow digestion, and consider it an occasional treat rather than a daily staple.
Key benefits
- Provides quick energy from carbohydrates
- Contains a small amount of protein from flour and eggs
- Offers a comforting, familiar flavor profile
- Convenient for home baking from a mix
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The iconic crumb topping, or streusel, is believed to have originated in 16th-century Germany, where the word 'streusel' means 'something scattered or sprinkled.'
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 30.5 g |
| Energy | 318 kcal |
| Energy | 1331 kj |
| Protein | 5.5 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 9.6 g |
| Ash | 1.7 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 52.8 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 29.5 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 136 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 1.4 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 18.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 215 mg |
| Potassium, K | 112 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 421 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.45 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.15 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.31 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 16.7 ug |
| Fluoride, F | 1.0 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.20 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.17 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 mg |
| Niacin | 1.5 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.27 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.05 mg |
| Folate, total | 48.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 36.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 12.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 73.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 28.5 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.14 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 35.0 ug |
| Retinol | 35.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 2.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 2.0 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 139 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 43.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.20 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 19.0 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.50 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 3.6 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.9 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.07 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 1.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.53 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 3.9 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.07 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 3.8 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 3.2 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 2.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.22 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 49.0 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
| Tryptophan | 0.07 g |
| Threonine | 0.19 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.24 g |
| Leucine | 0.42 g |
| Lysine | 0.23 g |
| Methionine | 0.12 g |
| Cystine | 0.11 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.27 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.18 g |
| Valine | 0.28 g |
| Arginine | 0.22 g |
| Histidine | 0.12 g |
| Alanine | 0.20 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.33 g |
| Glutamic acid | 1.5 g |
| Glycine | 0.17 g |
| Proline | 0.51 g |
| Serine | 0.30 g |
FAQ
What is the difference between coffee cake and crumb cake?
While often used interchangeably, true crumb cake typically has a much thicker, more substantial layer of streusel topping compared to the cake itself, whereas coffee cake may have a lighter crumb or a cinnamon swirl.
Can I make this from scratch instead of a mix?
Absolutely. A basic coffee cake involves a simple butter cake batter topped with a mixture of flour, sugar, butter, and cinnamon. The homemade version allows you to control the sugar content and use whole-grain flours.
Why is it called 'coffee cake' if it doesn't contain coffee?
The name refers to its traditional role as an accompaniment to a cup of coffee during a morning or afternoon break, not as an ingredient in the cake itself.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 3.18 kcal/g · 7% calories from protein · 1.2 g fiber · 29.5 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 3.76 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.