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Cake Mix Coffee Cake
This cake mix coffee cake is light and moist with a delicious cinnamon pecan filling. The perfect companion to a cup of hot coffee!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 298 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup light or dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup Finely chopped pecans
- 3 eggs
- 1½ cups sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan; set aside.
- Make the Filling: Remove ⅔ cup of the cake mix and place in a medium bowl. Add the melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped pecans, mixing with a spoon or spatula to thoroughly combine.
- In a large bowl, combine the remaining cake mix, eggs, and sour cream until completely combined.
- Pour half of the wet batter into the prepared pan, then sprinkle evenly with half of the filling.
- Pour the remaining batter over top and smooth it into an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining filling mixture over the top of the batter.
- Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until a toothpick or thin skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving to serve warm; it can also be served at room temperature.
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Notes
- Yellow Cake Mix: Use your favorite brand here. Using a mix is so quick and easy! I also have a recipe for a DIY yellow cake mix if you want to try making your own!
- Pecans: You could swap for walnuts if you prefer, or omit entirely if you need to avoid nuts.
- Sour Cream: Use full-fat for a wonderfully moist cake. You can also substitute full-fat Greek yogurt.
- Serving: Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes and serve warm or at room temperature.
- Garnish: Serve plain or with a sprinkle of powdered sugar or a drizzle of simple icing (mix powdered sugar with water or milk to create a drizzling consistency).
- Storage: Cover with plastic wrap and store at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
298kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
268mg
(11%)
Potassium
106mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Vitamin A
273IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
119mg
(12%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 298
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 298kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 268mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 106mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 273IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.