Cake Mix Coffee Cake
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4.9
Cake Mix Coffee Cake
Description
The Cake Mix Coffee Cake recipe combines a boxed yellow cake mix with eggs and sour cream to form a rich, moist batter. A filling made of cake mix, melted butter, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and chopped pecans is divided to layer within and top the cake batter, creating a sweet, spiced crunch throughout.
After assembling the cake in a greased pan with alternating layers of batter and filling, it bakes for 45 to 60 minutes until set and golden. The cinnamon and pecan topping caramelizes slightly, adding texture contrast to the soft cake. Cooling for at least 15 minutes before serving allows the cake to firm up and makes slicing easier.
This cake can be enjoyed as a breakfast treat or dessert, served plain or dusted with powdered sugar or a drizzle of simple icing. The recipe suggests using full-fat sour cream or substituting Greek yogurt for a tender crumb. Pecans can be swapped for walnuts or omitted if desired.
Storing the cake covered at room temperature keeps it fresh for up to two days. Serving it warm enhances its softness, making it an inviting accompaniment to beverages.
Ingredients
- 1 yellow cake mix
- ¼ cup butter melted, unsalted
- 1 cup light brown sugar or dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup pecan finely chopped
- 3 egg
- 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.
Notes
- Use your preferred brand of yellow cake mix; box mixes save time and simplify preparation.
- Substitute walnuts for pecans if desired, or skip nuts altogether for a nut-free version.
- Full-fat sour cream adds moisture; Greek yogurt can be substituted with similar results.
- Allow the cake to cool for 15 minutes before serving; it can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Optionally garnish with powdered sugar or a simple icing made from powdered sugar and milk or water.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 298 kcal
% 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.
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