Try one (or more) of our favorite coffee cake recipes, from classic cinnamon-streusel to inventive rhubarb. All are crowd-pleasers ready for brunch, a coffee break, or dessert.

From the classic cinnamon-streusel to versions topped with rhubarb, scented with orange, and even made with corn flour, these recipes deliver both comfort and flair.

Ruth Reichl makes this chocolate and orange coffee cake that's perfect for afternoon coffee, dessert or even brunch.

Move over, wrinkle creams—caffeine may hold the key to a longer life.