Description

Start your morning with a cozy slice of this Easy Cake Mix Coffee Cake—a simple yet irresistible treat that brings bakery-style comfort to your kitchen in minutes. With a tender crumb, a swirl of cinnamon sugar, and a buttery streusel topping, this quick breakfast or snack is made with just a handful of ingredients, making it perfect for busy mornings, brunch gatherings, or anytime you crave easy food ideas. This easy recipe is a family favorite for breakfast ideas, dessert, and everything in between.

Ingredients

1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix

3 large eggs

1 cup sour cream

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1/4 cup milk

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.

2. In a bowl, mix together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, salt, and melted butter until crumbly; set aside.

3. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, sour cream, oil, milk, and vanilla. Beat until smooth and well combined.

4. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.

5. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the batter.

6. Add the remaining batter on top and gently spread.

7. Top with the rest of the cinnamon sugar mixture. Swirl lightly with a knife if desired.

8. Bake for 32–36 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

9. Cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

For extra crunch, add 1 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the streusel.

Use plain Greek yogurt if you don’t have sour cream.

Store tightly covered at room temperature up to 3 days, or freeze slices for longer storage.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 32–36 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 square (1/12 of cake)
Calories: 340
Sugar: 27g
Sodium: 350mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 55mg

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