Cake Mix Coffee Cake

 

Here’s a super easy and delicious Cake Mix Coffee Cake recipe — buttery, cinnamon-swirled, and perfect for breakfast or brunch!

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Cake Mix Coffee Cake

Ingredients:

Cake:

• 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
• 1 cup sour cream
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Cinnamon Swirl:

• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)

Streusel Topping (optional but awesome):

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed

Glaze (optional):

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1–2 tbsp milk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.

2. Mix Cake Batter:
   In a large bowl, beat together the cake mix, sour cream, eggs, oil, water, and vanilla until smooth.

3. Layer Cake & Cinnamon Swirl:

   • Pour half of the batter into the pan.
   • Mix brown sugar and cinnamon (and nuts if using). Sprinkle over the batter.
   • Add the remaining batter and gently swirl with a knife.

4. Add Streusel (if using):

   • Combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in butter until crumbly.
   • Sprinkle evenly over the batter.

5. Bake:
   Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool slightly.

6. Drizzle Glaze (if using):
   Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over warm (not hot) cake.

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Tips:

• You can use spice cake mix or butter pecan mix for a flavor twist.
• Add diced apples or a ribbon of cream cheese for extra richness.

Would you like a version with apple or pumpkin added in?