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Cake Mix Coffee Cake – a family favorite

September 28, 2020
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Many years ago, I found a recipe in a Better Homes and Garden magazine insert. I used to get the monthly publication, looking forward to the home improvement ideas, the gardening tips, but mostly the recipes. Tucked inside was an insert with several recipes that were made from cake mixes (you can see that I still have the insert!). I modified this particular one a bit and it quickly became a hit with my family. It is my Cake Mix Coffee Cake – a family favorite and more familiar to my family as Mom’s Coffee Cake. Its simple, fast, and delicious. I have used this recipe for years, making several for my son and his friends. I usually have several in my freezer and enjoy gifting to folks. Now a grandmother, I am still making this recipe in the exact same way and giving it to my grandchildren….and their parents.

This recipe comes together very easily as it starts with a cake mix. You will want to make sure and buy a pretty good cake mix. I have tried using the inexpensive, non-label ones and they just don’t get the same lift as the name brand ones do. Though the recipe will call for pudding in the mix, either way works just as well.

Here’s how it comes together…..

  • One yellow cake mix
  • Flour
  • Oil
  • Water
  • Egg
  • Vanilla
  • Brown sugar
  • Oats
  • Cinnamon
  • Butter

Preparing the Batter

The first thing you will want to do is prepare the batter. You will need one yellow cake mix, flour, oil, water, vanilla and eggs.

Dry ingredients for Cake Mix Coffee Cake

Empty the contents of the cake mix into your mixer. Reserve one cup of the cake mix for use in the topping. Add one cup of flour to the mixer. Follow with the egg, water, oil and vanilla.

Adding flour to the Cake Mix Coffee Cake

Beat this for 2 minutes on medium speed. The batter will be thick – not resembling cake batter prepared in the normal way. You will be spreading this in your pan.

Prepared cake batter for the Cake Mix Coffee Cake

Prepare a 9 x 13 pan with cooking spray. Spread the batter in the pan. Set aside while you prepare the topping.

NOTE: This cake can be made into two 8×8 pans if you desire.

Batter spread in pan for the Cake Mix Coffee Cake

Preparing the Topping

The topping is a very crumbly version of a streusel topping. Using the reserved cake mix, add 2/3 cup of flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and 1 cup of oats. I use regular oats but you can also use quick cooking if you desire. You can also add 2/3 cup of chopped pecans – though I usually don’t. This is optional. It just became one ingredient I didn’t have on hand for as many times as I was making this coffee cake.

Add the melted butter and mix with a fork. I will generally end up using my hands to make sure it is all combined well.

Serving and Saving

Once you have taken the cake out of the oven and you have the smell of a freshly baked coffee cake wafting through your kitchen, be prepared for pieces to be cut and shared. This doesn’t last long. Allow the cake to cool slightly but its delicious warm.

Single serving Cake Mix Coffee Cake

In serving, you would think that this is for breakfast and that’s certainly true in the United States. Coffee cakes have been around as early as the 17th century. Originating from Germany, these early cakes actually had coffee in them and were enjoyed in the afternoon, similar to having tea. A little Kaffee and Kuchen to get you through the afternoon. In the United States, we enjoy them mostly around breakfast, but in my home – any time of the day works!

Try this very simple, quick and delicious Cake Mix Coffee Cake. Cut in single servings, along with fresh fruit or just by itself, you are sure to enjoy it. I have even served with a little whipped cream and fruit. But whether in the morning or at any time, make sure to have some coffee or a nice cup of tea with your slice. It will become a favorite of your family.

Cake Mix Coffee Cake
Cake Mix Coffee Cake
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Cake Mix Coffee Cake

This is Mom's Coffee Cake that uses a yellow cake mix as the base. This delicious coffee cake is easy to make and has an amazing streusel topping. This will become a favorite!
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword cake mix, cake mix coffee cake, coffee cake
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 package yellow cake mix Can be with or without pudding in the mix but should be a good name brand. Reserve 1 cup of mix for topping
  • ⅔ cup all purpose flour
  • ¼ cup oil
  • ⅔ cup water
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla

STREUSEL TOPPING

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • ⅔ cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup reserved cake mix Previously saved
  • 1 cup uncooked oats Can use regular or quick cooking
  • ¼ cup butter melted
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • ⅔ cup chopped pecans Optional ingredient.

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°.
  • For the batter, combine the cake mix, flour, oil, water, eggs and vanilla in mixer. Beat for 2 minutes on medium speed.
  • Spread the batter in a prepared 9×13 pan.

STREUSEL TOPPING

  • Combine reserved cake mix, flour, brown sugar, oats and cinnamon in bowl.
  • Blend in melted butter until crumbly.
  • Spread topping on batter.
  • Bake in 350° oven for 30 minutes or until tester comes out clean.

Notes

Once baked, this cake can be frozen for up to 3 months.  Thaw and warm before serving.
If desired, this cake can be baked in two 8×8 pans as well.
 

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