Coffee cake, crumb or quick-bread type, cheese-filled
Common food
A tender, moist cake—often a quick bread or coffee cake base—stuffed with a sweet, tangy cream cheese filling and topped with a buttery, cinnamon-spiced streusel crumb. Each bite offers a delightful contrast: the soft, cakey crumb against the smooth, rich cheese center and the crunchy, sweet topping. Nutritionally, it's a decadent treat, packing significant calories and sugar alongside a modest protein boost from the cheese filling.
Calorie split: 7% protein · 49% carbs · 43% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People adore it for the perfect marriage of textures—soft cake, creamy filling, and crunchy streusel—and the balanced sweet-tangy flavor profile. It's a beloved staple in coffee shops and home kitchens, symbolizing cozy comfort and a special morning treat.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
Its high sugar and refined carbohydrate content can lead to rapid blood-sugar spikes and subsequent energy crashes. To mitigate this, enjoy a small portion alongside a source of protein (like Greek yogurt) or healthy fat (like nuts) to slow digestion. Those monitoring blood sugar or caloric intake should consume it sparingly.
Key benefits
- Provides a quick energy source from carbohydrates.
- The cheese filling adds a small amount of protein and calcium.
- Offers a comforting, indulgent sensory experience.
- Often enjoyed as a social or celebratory food.
- The crumb topping adds textural interest and flavor depth.
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💡 Did you know?
The 'crumb' topping, or streusel, is a German invention (from the word 'Streusel' meaning 'something scattered or sprinkled') that was originally a way to use up leftover cake batter and butter.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 28.8 g |
| Energy | 365 kcal |
| Protein | 6.8 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 17.6 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 45.1 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 22.9 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 150 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 1.9 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 25.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 144 mg |
| Potassium, K | 150 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 291 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.67 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.14 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 7.9 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.10 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.23 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.23 mg |
| Niacin | 1.7 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.09 mg |
| Folate, total | 42.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 25.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 16.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 59.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 29.8 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.18 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 126 ug |
| Retinol | 124 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 20.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 2.0 ug |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 38.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.19 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.50 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.2 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 7.0 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.27 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.20 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.12 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.27 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.31 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 1.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 3.5 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 1.2 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 3.3 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.16 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 3.0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 4.4 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 3.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.75 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 61.0 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Cake, coffeecake, cheese — USDA does not publish this profile for Coffee cake.
| Tryptophan | 0.08 g |
| Threonine | 0.26 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.33 g |
| Leucine | 0.57 g |
| Lysine | 0.40 g |
| Methionine | 0.14 g |
| Cystine | 0.11 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.35 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.26 g |
| Valine | 0.36 g |
| Arginine | 0.30 g |
| Histidine | 0.19 g |
| Alanine | 0.26 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.47 g |
| Glutamic acid | 1.8 g |
| Glycine | 0.21 g |
| Proline | 0.63 g |
| Serine | 0.37 g |
FAQ
What makes it a 'coffee cake' if it doesn't contain coffee?
The name refers to its traditional role as a cake to be enjoyed alongside a cup of coffee or tea, not as an ingredient. It's a category of cake meant for snacking or breakfast, distinct from a formal dessert.
How is it different from a regular cheesecake?
A coffee cake is primarily a leavened cake (quick bread or butter cake) with a cheese filling, while a cheesecake is a custard-based dessert where cheese (like cream cheese) is the main structural ingredient. Coffee cake is lighter and cakeier.
Can I freeze leftover coffee cake?
Yes, it freezes very well. Wrap individual slices tightly in plastic wrap and foil, then freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or warm briefly in the oven to refresh the crumb topping.
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 3.65 kcal/g · 7% calories from protein · 1.2 g fiber · 22.9 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: 1.94 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.