Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Mix Coffee Cake, a tender and moist treat with a sweet cinnamon swirl. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, this easy-to-make cake is a crowd-pleaser that pairs perfectly with a cup of coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 ounces)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water
Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prep Baking Dish: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix Cake Batter: In a large bowl, combine cake mix, sour cream, eggs, oil, and water. Beat until smooth.
- Prepare Cinnamon-Sugar Mix: In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nuts (if using).
- Layer Batter and Cinnamon Sugar: Pour half of the batter into the pan, sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mix, add remaining batter, and top with the rest of the mix.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Make Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over warm cake.
Notes
- This coffee cake is delicious warm or at room temperature.
- You can skip the nuts or swap with chopped apples for a twist.
- Perfect for brunch or holiday mornings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
