Cake Mix Coffee Cake
A warm, tender, and buttery coffee cake made effortlessly with a boxed cake mix, layered with a sweet cinnamon-sugar swirl and topped with a crumbly streusel. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a cozy afternoon treat alongside a hot cup of coffee.
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Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium mixing bowl
- Small mixing bowl
- Whisk or electric mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Pastry cutter or fork
Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- 1 box 15.25 oz yellow cake mix
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- For the Streusel Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cold butter cubed
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, sour cream, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Make Cinnamon Swirl: In a small bowl, stir together brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Assemble Cake Layers: Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Top with the remaining cake batter and gently spread to cover.
- Make Streusel Topping: In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in cold butter with a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Top the Cake: Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the top of the cake batter.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool & Serve: Let cool for 10–15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Servings: 12 servings