Cake Mix Coffee Cake

Easy Cake Mix Coffee Cake ☕🍰

Transform a boxed cake mix into a moist, crumb-topped coffee cake in minutes! Perfect for breakfast or dessert.

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⏰ Prep Time: 10 mins | 🍳 Bake Time: 30-35 mins | 🍽️ Servings: 9-12

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📝 Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow or vanilla cake mix (or GF cake mix)

• ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)

• ½ cup water (or milk for extra richness)

• ⅓ cup vegetable oil

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Cinnamon Streusel Topping:

• ½ cup brown sugar

• ⅓ cup all-purpose flour (or GF flour)

• 1½ tsp ground cinnamon

• ¼ cup cold butter, cubed

• ½ cup chopped nuts (pecans/walnuts, optional)

For the Glaze (Optional):

• ½ cup powdered sugar

• 1-2 tbsp milk

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep & Make the Batter:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch pan (or 8×8 for thicker cake).

2. In a bowl, whisk cake mix, sour cream, water, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.

2. Add the Streusel:

1. In another bowl, mix brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Stir in nuts (if using).

2. Pour half the batter into the pan. Sprinkle with half the streusel. Repeat layers.

3. Bake & Glaze:

1. Bake 30-35 mins until a toothpick comes out clean.

2. Cool 10 mins, then drizzle with powdered sugar glaze (if desired).

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💡 Pro Tips:

✅ Extra flavor: Add 1 tsp cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice to the batter.
✅ Blueberry twist: Fold 1 cup fresh blueberries into the batter.
✅ Make ahead: Store covered at room temp for 2 days or freeze slices.

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🌟 Why You’ll Love It:

• 5-minute prep with boxed mix magic!

• Buttery streusel > plain cake.

• Pairs perfectly with coffee or tea.

Easy, cozy, and irresistibly crumbly! 😋☕