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Coffee Cake with Cake Mix Boxes Recipe

Coffee Cake with Cake Mix Boxes Recipe

This Coffee Cake with Cake Mix Boxes Recipe uses cake mix, eggs, sour cream, and cinnamon for a moist, sweet cake with a buttery crumb topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls (2–3 medium sizes)
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Spatula
  • Butter knife (for swirling)
  • Oven (preheated)

Ingredients
  

For the Cake

  • 1 box yellow cake mix about 15.25 oz
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cinnamon Filling

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

For the Crumb Topping

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup cold butter cubed

Optional Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 –3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Step 1: Preheat and Prepare

  • Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease your 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

Step 2: Make the Batter

  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, sour cream, eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined. The batter will be thick and creamy.

Step 3: Prepare Cinnamon Filling

  • In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. This will give that beautiful swirl inside the cake.

Step 4: Layer the Cake

  • Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle the cinnamon mixture over it. Then gently add the remaining batter on top.

Step 5: Make the Crumb Topping

  • In another bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add cold butter and use your fingers or a fork to create a crumbly texture.

Step 6: Add Topping

  • Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the cake batter.

Step 7: Bake

  • Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 8: Cool and Glaze

  • Let the cake cool for at least 15 minutes. Drizzle with glaze if desired.

Notes

  • Don’t overmix the batter—it keeps the cake soft.
  • Use cold butter for the crumb topping to get that perfect texture.
  • Let the cake cool slightly before cutting—it helps the layers set.
  • Add chopped nuts for extra crunch if you like.
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