Description
Cake Mix Coffee Cake is an easy, delicious dessert that combines the simplicity of a cake mix with the rich, comforting flavors of cinnamon and brown sugar. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack, this coffee cake is moist, flavorful, and so simple to make. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and spiced, topped with a crumbly streusel topping for an extra touch of deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Streusel Topping:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square baking pan.
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Make the Cake Batter:
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, sour cream, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat with a hand mixer or whisk until smooth and fully combined (about 2 minutes).
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Make the Streusel Topping:
- In a separate small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Add the softened butter and use a fork or your fingers to mix everything together until crumbly.
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Layer the Cake and Streusel:
- Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth it out evenly. Sprinkle half of the streusel mixture on top of the batter.
- Add the remaining cake batter on top of the streusel layer, spreading it out evenly. Then sprinkle the rest of the streusel topping over the top of the batter.
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Bake:
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. You may need to cover the pan loosely with aluminum foil halfway through baking if the top is browning too quickly.
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Cool and Serve:
- Let the coffee cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool slightly. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can add a glaze on top by mixing powdered sugar with a small amount of milk or vanilla extract for a sweet finish.
- This coffee cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans to the streusel topping for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cake)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg