Description
Indulgent cake mix coffee cake brings comfort and warmth to your morning routine, blending sweet simplicity with rich flavor profiles. Minimal ingredients and quick preparation make this breakfast treat a delightful companion for coffee lovers seeking quick satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sour cream
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Create the cake foundation by blending cake mix, sour cream, eggs, and vegetable oil until achieving a uniform, silky texture.
- Craft the cinnamon streusel by combining brown sugar, cinnamon, and optional chopped pecans in a separate mixing vessel.
- Distribute half the cake batter across the prepared baking dish, ensuring an even layer.
- Generously scatter half the streusel mixture over the initial batter layer.
- Carefully spread the remaining cake batter on top, creating a smooth surface.
- Liberally sprinkle the remaining streusel across the top layer.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center.
- Remove from oven and allow the cake to rest and settle for approximately 20 minutes.
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract together to create a glossy glaze.
- Drizzle the smooth glaze over the slightly warm coffee cake, allowing it to cascade across the surface.
Notes
- Swap cake mix for gluten-free alternatives to accommodate dietary restrictions and make the recipe celiac-friendly.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a tangier flavor and increased protein content.
- Toast pecans before adding to the streusel to enhance their nutty flavor and create a deeper, more complex taste profile.
- Try adding spices like cardamom or nutmeg to the streusel for an unexpected flavor twist that elevates the traditional coffee cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg