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22 Coffee And Coffee Cake Recipes For A Great Start To Your Day

Whether you love your coffee strong and black or sweet and sippable, this collection has you covered from first pour to final bite. It’s filled with recipes that feature coffee front and center, as well as baked goods and treats that pair perfectly with your favorite cup. Think rich brownies with a shot of espresso, fluffy crumb cakes, and fun cold brew copycats you can whip up at home.

These recipes are a mix of indulgent and practical—many of them easy enough for a weekday breakfast or treat, but special enough to serve when hosting. There are plenty of Starbucks-style drinks to make at home, plus dairy-free creamers, sugar-free syrups, and a few cozy cocktail options for when you want something a little extra.

Whether you’re brewing a pot to get through a busy morning or planning a coffee-themed dessert table, this list offers something worth trying. So grab your beans, heat the kettle (or power up the blender), and get ready to bring your coffee moments to life at home.

Homemade Starbucks Chocolate Cream Cold Brew

Homemade Starbucks Chocolate Cream Cold Brew. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

This copycat version of Starbucks’ Chocolate Cream Cold Brew features smooth iced coffee topped with a fluffy, sweet chocolate cream foam. It’s easy to make at home and tastes like the real deal.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Starbucks Chocolate Cream Cold Brew

Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino

Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Skip the coffee shop line and blend up your own caramel frappuccino at home. Creamy, sweet, and icy—this recipe nails the flavor and texture of the original.
Get the Recipe: Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino

Coffee Walnut Cookie Bars. Photo credit: Life Currents.

These chewy bars have the flavor of coffee and the crunch of walnuts, with a golden top and soft center. Easy to make and perfect for gifting or holiday cookie trays.
Get the Recipe: Coffee Walnut Cookie Bars

Vietnamese Coffee Gelatin Squares

Vietnamese Coffee Gelatin Squares. Photo credit: Life Currents.

This no-bake dessert combines bold Vietnamese coffee with creamy gelatin and a vanilla cold foam topping. Refreshing and fun, these squares are ideal for warm days or after-dinner treats.
Get the Recipe: Vietnamese Coffee Gelatin Squares

Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake

Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake. Photo credit: Baking Beauty.

This coffee cake is all about the crumb—packed with cinnamon swirl and a thick streusel topping. Moist and tender inside, it’s great with a hot cup of coffee.
Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake

Cherry-Swirled Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Cherry-Swirled Sour Cream Coffee Cake. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

A classic sour cream coffee cake with ribbons of cherry jam swirled through. It’s a slightly sweet, breakfast-friendly bake that works just as well for brunch or dessert.
Get the Recipe: Cherry-Swirled Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Pumpkin Coffee Cake

Pumpkin Coffee Cake. Photo credit: Walking On Sunshine Recipes.

This fall-ready coffee cake is baked in a cast iron skillet and topped with brown sugar crumble and a drizzle of glaze. Cozy, spiced, and perfect with coffee or tea.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Coffee Cake

Easy Coffee Cake Cupcakes with Streusel Glaze

Easy Coffee Cake Cupcakes with Streusel Glaze. Photo credit: Blackberry Babe.

All the flavor of coffee cake in easy cupcake form, complete with a cinnamon crumble topping and sweet glaze. Great for brunch spreads or quick treats.
Get the Recipe: Easy Coffee Cake Cupcakes with Streusel Glaze

Starbucks Caramel Macchiato

Starbucks Caramel Macchiato. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

A homemade version of Starbucks’ iced caramel macchiato that layers espresso, milk, and caramel for a creamy, refreshing drink.
Get the Recipe: Starbucks Caramel Macchiato

Peach Coffee Cake

Peach Coffee Cake. Photo credit: Baking Beauty.

A soft crumb cake loaded with juicy peaches and topped with a cinnamon streusel. This one’s great warm with coffee or served cold the next day.
Get the Recipe: Peach Coffee Cake

Blueberry Crumb Coffee Cake

Blueberry Crumb Coffee Cake. Photo credit: Walking On Sunshine Recipes.

Fresh blueberries and buttery crumb topping make this skillet coffee cake a go-to for breakfast or weekend baking. Simple to make, hard to stop eating.
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Crumb Coffee Cake

Homemade Brownies with Coffee in the Batter

Homemade Brownies with Coffee in the Batter. Photo credit: Walking On Sunshine Recipes.

Rich, chocolatey brownies get a flavor upgrade with brewed coffee mixed into the batter. Fudgy and bold, they’re a must for coffee and chocolate lovers alike.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Brownies with Coffee in the Batter

Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake

Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake. Photo credit: Walking On Sunshine Recipes.

A soft, fluffy cake with chocolate chips throughout and a crunchy walnut topping. It’s an easy crowd-pleaser for brunch or dessert.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake

Coffee Cocktail

Coffee Cocktail. Photo credit: Libation Chronicles.

This simple coffee cocktail blends Kahlúa with freshly brewed coffee for a boozy twist on your usual cup. Serve it hot or cold—great for after dinner.
Get the Recipe: Coffee Cocktail

Coconut Milk Coffee Creamer

Coconut Milk Coffee Creamer. Photo credit: Life Currents.

A 3-ingredient homemade creamer using coconut milk and natural sweeteners. It’s dairy-free, easy to make, and a tasty way to mix up your morning coffee.
Get the Recipe: Coconut Milk Coffee Creamer

Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake. Photo credit: The Creative Bite.

A moist sour cream cake with bursts of fresh blueberries and a cinnamon sugar topping. A classic bake that works for any time of day.
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Dark Chocolate Kahlua Coffee Bites

Dark Chocolate Kahlua Coffee Bites. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

These bite-sized treats are rich, chocolatey, and spiked with Kahlúa. Like a grown-up truffle with just the right balance of sweetness and depth.
Get the Recipe: Dark Chocolate Kahlua Coffee Bites

Non-Alcoholic Irish Coffee

Non-Alcoholic Irish Coffee. Photo credit: An Immigrant’s Table.

A cozy version of Irish coffee made without alcohol but still full of warming flavors. Topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings—great for St. Patrick’s Day or winter nights.
Get the Recipe: Non-Alcoholic Irish Coffee

Cold Brew Coffee

Cold Brew Coffee. Photo credit: Feast and West.

Once you make cold brew concentrate at home, you won’t go back. Just two ingredients and a little time give you smooth, strong coffee ready to use all week.
Get the Recipe: Cold Brew Coffee

Eggnog Latte

Eggnog Latte. Photo credit: Feast and West.

This cozy drink combines espresso and steamed eggnog for a creamy, spiced latte that tastes like the holidays. Easy to make at home with just a few ingredients.
Get the Recipe: Eggnog Latte

Sugar-Free Simple Syrup / Copycat Starbucks Sugar-Free Syrup

Sugar-Free Simple Syrup / Copycat Starbucks Sugar-Free Syrup. Photo credit: Feast and West.

Make your own sugar-free syrup for sweetening coffee, tea, or cocktails without added sugar. Use your favorite substitute and adjust sweetness to taste.
Get the Recipe: Sugar-Free Simple Syrup / Copycat Starbucks Sugar-Free Syrup

Irish Cream Cold Brew

Irish Cream Cold Brew. Photo credit: Feast and West.

This at-home version of Starbucks’ Irish Cream Cold Brew is creamy, smooth, and lightly sweet with hints of vanilla and cocoa. A festive and refreshing pick-me-up.
Get the Recipe: Irish Cream Cold Brew