Easy Butterscotch Coffee Cake
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4.7
Easy Butterscotch Coffee Cake
Description
The Easy Butterscotch Coffee Cake uses a yellow cake mix combined with instant butterscotch and vanilla pudding powders, eggs, water, and oil to produce a moist, tender cake with added depth from the puddings. A streusel topping made by mixing brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped pecans is layered between and on top of the batter, contributing a crisp, textured contrast and a nutty, sweet flavor. The cake is baked at 325ºF for 40-45 minutes until set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
The presence of two pudding mixes in the batter enhances moistness and flavor. Brown sugar and cinnamon in the streusel complement the butterscotch notes, while pecans add crunch. This coffee cake is well suited for casual gatherings or as a treat alongside coffee or tea.
The cake can be finished with a powdered sugar glaze consisting of powdered sugar, heavy cream or milk, and vanilla extract, drizzled after cooling for extra sweetness. Cutting into about 15 servings is typical, though nutritional values will vary based on ingredient brands.
The cake can be made using basic kitchen equipment including a mixer and 9x13" pan.Ensure mixing of cake batter is thorough for even texture.Bake until a toothpick comes out clean to confirm doneness.Optional glaze adds a smooth, sweet finish to the cake.
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix (dry) 15.25 ounces
- 4 large egg
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup vegetable oil or canola oil
- 1 small package butterscotch pudding mix 3.4 ounces, instant
- 1 small package instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 ounces)
Topping:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup pecans chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325ºF. Grease a 9x13" cake pan with cooking spray.
- Mix the dry cake mix, eggs, water, oil and dry pudding mixes together in a stand mixer for 2-3 minutes. (Or use a large bowl with an electric mixer.) 1 box yellow cake mix, 4 large eggs, 1 cup water, 1 cup vegetable oil, 1 small package instant butterscotch pudding mix, 1 small package instant vanilla pudding mix
- In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon and pecans to make the streusel. 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 cup chopped pecans
- Pour ½ of the cake batter in a prepared pan. Sprinkle ½ of the cinnamon mixture over the cake batter. Repeat the layers, ending with streusel on top of the cake.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
- To make a powdered sugar glaze, whisk 1 cup powdered sugar with 3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, then drizzle over cooled cake.
- The recipe yields about 15 slices; calories per serving depend on specific ingredient brands.
- Mix batter well to distribute pudding mixes evenly for consistent flavor and texture.
- Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean to avoid undercooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 15Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 401 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 401kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 354mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 78mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 77IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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