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★ Why You'll Love this Recipe ★
Budget Friendly Breakfast for 12
You’re going to love how easy and delicious this cake mix coffee cake is. It comes together quickly with simple ingredients, making it a perfect option for busy mornings or last-minute guests. Plus, it’s a budget-friendly way to feed a group.
The Perfect Cozy Morning Treat
Picture this: it’s Saturday morning, you’re in your favorite fuzzy socks, and the house is still quiet. A warm cup of coffee is in your hand, and next to it is a big slice of soft, cinnamon-streusel coffee cake fresh from the oven. Pure comfort.
Easy Enough for the Kids to Help
This recipe is simple enough that even the kids can help make it. Whether you’re baking together as a family or letting older kids take the lead, it’s a fun way to start the day with something sweet and homemade.
Great for Sleepovers or Guests
Have a few extra kids sleeping over or guests visiting for the week or weekend? This coffee cake is an easy and crowd-pleasing breakfast option. Bake it up in the morning and let everyone serve themselves—less work for you, more yum for them.
★ Ingredients You'll Need ★
Here's a look and what you'll need to make this cake, crumb topping and icing.
Cake
- Yellow cake mix. I like to use a "super moist" cake mix.
- Eggs.
- Vegetable oil. Or any neutral oil.
- Cinnamon.
- Water. Or substitute with milk for a more rich flavor and added protein.
Crumb Topping
- All purpose flour.
- Brown sugar. Light or go with dark for a deeper molasses flavor.
- Cinnamon.
- Butter. It should be chilled so it doesn't melt too quickly when baked.
Icing
- Powdered sugar. Sift or give it a quick whisk with a fork to remove lumps.
- Vanilla extract.
- Milk. Add slowly to make sure icing doesn't get too thin.
★ Tips & FAQs ★
Yes! Yellow cake mix is classic, but white, butter, or spice cake mix also work well. Just avoid anything too sweet or fruity unless that’s the flavor you’re going for.
Nope! Follow the recipe instructions instead of the box. The added ingredients and measurements are tailored to turn the cake mix into a coffee cake.
Yes, it stores well! You can make it a day in advance and keep it covered at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Yes. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and foil, then freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temp and warm it slightly before serving.
The top should be golden and should not look wet at all. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean. Start checking at 15 minute mark and bake a little longer if needed. Bake time can vary with the size, shape and material of your pan.
Cake Mix Coffee Cake
Equipment
Ingredients
- 13.25 oz yellow cake mix
- 3 eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup water or milk
CRUMB TOPPING
- ½ cup flour
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 tablespoon chilled butter cubed
ICING
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3-4 teaspoon milk
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Make batter. Using a hand mixer, in a large bowl, mix together cake mix, eggs, oil, cinnamon and water or milk. Beat until just blended.
- Add batter to pan. Pour cake batter into a greased 9x12 pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Make crumble topping. While cake is baking, get a new bowl or clean the batter bowl, and mix together flour, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon and cubed butter using an electric mixer. Beat on a high speed for about 2 minutes, or until big crumbles form.
- Add crumbles to cake. After 15 minutes of baking, pull cake out of the oven and add crumble topping. Bake for an additional 3-5 minutes or until crumbles stick to the cake. Remove from oven and let cool.
- Make icing. Prepare icing by beating powdered sugar, vanilla extract and milk together in a bowl.
- Drizzle icing over cooled cake before serving.
- Cut and serve. Slice cake into 12 squares and serve warm or make ahead the night before and seal with plastic wrap once cooled until morning.
Notes
- For a boost of protein: substitute 1 egg for ¼ cup of vanilla or plain Greek yogurt.
- For added moisture: get a cake mix with pudding in the mix of that's labeled "Super Moist"
- When making icing: add milk slowly until you get to you desired thickness or icing. You don't need much.
- Bake time can vary with the size, shape and material of your pan. Use a toothpick to test the center of the cake and bake longer if it does not come out clean.
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