Cakes That Go Well With Coffee

Few things are more comforting than a good cup of coffee and a slice of homemade cake. Whether you enjoy a strong espresso, a milky latte, a frothy cappuccino or a simple filter coffee, the right cake can make your coffee break even more of a treat. 

From classic loaf cakes and rich chocolate bakes to more traditional cakes, this collection includes some of my favourite cakes that go well with coffee. Although I first put this collection together with UK Coffee Week in mind (12th to18th October 2026), these cakes are perfect for enjoying with coffee all year round. 

Whether you are entertaining friends, hosting a coffee morning or simply looking for something delicious to bake, you are sure to find a recipe among them that you will love.

Classic Cakes

Gorgeously fragrant and richly flavoured with warming spices, Auntie’s Spice Cake recipe has been in my family for four generations. It’s wonderful with a flat white.

Madeira Cake is a classic loaf cake, reminiscent of a traditional pound cake with a lovely light lemon flavour.

This Coffee and Almond Cake is a real showstopper, a recipe I often make for special occasions.

Gluten-Free Coffee and Walnut cake is always a treat. I love it with a cappuccino.

Chocolate Cakes

This rich, luxurious Mocha Cake blends sweet chocolate and mellow coffee with warming cinnamon for a cake that I get asked to make again and again! There’s a dairy-free option and a Gluten-Free Mocha Cake too. This tastes delicious with a strong espresso or, if you prefer a milky coffee, it’s fabulous with a latte.

This Chocolate Banana Bundt Cake is always moist and delicious. It keeps well too.

This rich and delicious Easy Chocolate Cake makes a single layer cake, perfect for smaller gatherings. There are gluten-free and dairy-free options too.

Marble Cakes

You can make this easy Marble Cake recipe as a frosted layer cake or as a Bundt Cake with a chocolate and vanilla glaze.

A pretty loaf cake that is sure to impress, this Chocolate Orange Marble Cake is one of my favourite cakes to serve with coffee.

Loaf Cakes

This Coffee and Chocolate Chip Loaf Cake is very hard to resist! And there’s a gluten-free option too.

Banana Gingerbread Loaf is rich, gingery and oh so delicious!

More Delicious Cakes That Go Well With Coffee

Delicately spiced and as simple to make as muffins, this Easy Pumpkin Cake is a perennial favourite when it comes to coffee dates.

You can also serve this Easy Pear and Ginger Cake as a dessert with ice cream or custard. There’s a gluten-free option too.

If you love a good, old-fashioned cake, this Banana Date Cake with Walnut and Honey Glaze is the cake for you. It’s tastes lovely with a cup of filter coffee.

Whether you are inviting friends over for coffee or simply taking a quiet break for yourself, I hope these cake recipes inspire you to make your favourite brew and enjoy a slice of something delicious.