15 Best Coffee Cake Recipes with Fresh Summer Fruits

Give your coffee cake a seasonal twist.

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Don’t resist the urge to eat cake in the morning. Coffee cake is a tradition that dates back hundreds of years. Thank German bakers for creating this tempting sweet bread treat in the 1800s. It’s just the thing to enjoy with a steaming cup of coffee. These traditional treats get an ultra-fresh update when summer rolls around. It’s the perfect time to add berries and stone fruits to the mix, making cake a treat for breakfast, brunch, or even a midnight snack. Check out these top-rated recipes from our extensive coffee cake recipe collection, all featuring the season’s best picks.

Sour Cream and Blueberry Coffee Cake

Tart and sweet blueberries are very popular in coffee cakes because they stay intact until that chewy, delicious bite hits your mouth, mmmmm. Pro tip: The folding technique is a key one to master to ensure your blueberries don’t burst and turn the batter purple. It couldn’t be easier, just watch this short video to get familiar with the process.

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Raspberry and strawberry curl

“I’ve always called it a curl (I’m from the Midwest), but my friends here in California call it a ‘coffee cake,’” says Jackie Cooper. “But whatever you call it, they love it!”

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Blueberry Cake Topped with Toasted Coconut

The crunchy toasted coconut topping is a wonderful addition to this blueberry coffee cake. “This is one of the best recipes I’ve ever come across!” says Purple. “I added 3 cups of blueberries instead of 2 cups and balanced it out with an EXTRA 1/3 cup of flour. It was wonderful and I’ve won several baking contests with it!”

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Coffee cake with fresh strawberries

This coffee cake is topped with strawberries and a coconut crumb topping. Pro tip: To bring out all the juicy goodness of the berries, gently mash them with a fork and sprinkle sugar on top. Let sit for 10 minutes. Drain off any excess liquid and add to sparkling water for a homemade summer drink.

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Coffee Cake with Fresh Berries

“You can use fresh raspberries or blackberries for this moist and delicious coffee cake,” says Mechelle. “I prefer to toast my pecans in the oven for 3 to 5 minutes to bring out all of their flavor.”

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Berry Coffee Cake

“The raspberries and frosting make every bite absolutely delicious,” says Sarah.

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Buttermilk Mango Berry Crumb Cake

This buttermilk coffee cake is topped with fresh raspberries and diced mango. It’s also delicious with other fruits. “This is THE perfect crumb cake,” says MarielJD. “Some can be dry or have a filling that doesn’t work. This one is moist, delicious, and the crumb topping is great. The buttermilk makes it extra moist and flavorful.”

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Blueberry Coffee Cake I

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Fresh blueberries are the perfect topping for this delicious Blueberry Bundt Cake with Streusel Crust. “This recipe was so delicious!” raves Michele Wood. “I made this two days in a row! It’s blueberry season and this recipe is perfect for fresh blueberries. I sprinkled some of the filling in the middle of the cake after filling the bundt pan halfway with batter. Then I added the blueberries and the rest of the batter. This cake was moist, sweet, and just DELICIOUS!”

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Raspberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

“This is a wonderful alternative to the classic cinnamon, walnut, and streusel coffee cake recipe,” says springfield70. “It’s perfect for brunch or a special family gathering. Preparing the batter in a food processor makes it quick and easy to put together. You can substitute different jams—apricot, cherry, and blueberry all work well.”

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Plum Cream Cake

A simple cake is the base, and a delicious combination of plums and custard is baked on top. “This recipe was excellent!” Emily enthuses. “I suggest coating your plums in sugar if they are not very ripe and doubling or tripling the custard recipe. I served it in a bowl with milk (or ice cream would also be a good idea).”

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Upside-Down Coffee Cake

“This is a beautiful, moist, fudgy coffee cake!” says Colleen Royal. “Use any type of fresh or frozen fruit, or a combination of 2. Peach, cherry, blackberry, and/or red raspberry are some of the best. The deep baking pan is necessary because of the bubbling caramel sauce and the height of the cake. Every time I serve it, I get rave reviews!”

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Peach Cake

When you’re tired of peach juice running down your chin—because that, and nectarines, are always best eaten by hand, right—slide these beauties into a kuchen. A dense cake crust with peach slices arranged on top like spokes. “Great summer recipe,” says Jukie. “I made it with fresh peaches topped with sweetened whipped cream. Mmmm!”

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Apricot Coffee Cake

Apricots are also star baking ingredients. Pro tip: No need to peel them for baking. “A tangy and very tasty coffee cake, made with fresh apricots and sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar,” says GODGIFU.

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Raspberry and Almond Coffee Cake

“This moist and light cake is delicious for dessert or breakfast,” says Melissa Marsh. “Your house will smell wonderful while it bakes and cools. The recipe can also be used twice.”

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Peach Coffee Cake II

“This recipe turned out great,” says Aunt Pat. “I had some very ripe peaches and nectarines, two of each, so I made half the recipe (except for the filling, I used the full recipe for this) and put it in an 8-inch square pan. The cake was tender and moist, the peach layer was perfect, and the filling added a crunchy texture and added an extra sweetness. Outstanding!”

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