Coffeecake Meaning in English
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Definition
A sweet cake, often with cinnamon or nuts, usually served with coffee. It is not always made with coffee, but is meant to be eaten together with coffee as a snack or dessert.
Usage & Nuances
'Coffeecake' refers to a type of cake eaten with coffee, not necessarily containing coffee. Often seen at breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack. Commonly features a crumbly topping or filling (cinnamon, nuts, sugar). Don’t confuse with 'coffee cake' (with a space), which can sometimes refer to cakes flavored with coffee.
Example Sentences
She made a coffeecake for breakfast.
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Would you like a slice of coffeecake?
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The coffeecake has a cinnamon topping.
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This bakery’s coffeecake is famous in town.
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Let’s have some coffeecake with our afternoon tea.
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I thought coffeecake had coffee in it, but it’s just served with coffee.
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