Irresistibly Moist Coffee Cake to Brighten Your Mornings

This delightful Coffee Cake combines a simple yellow cake mix with a crumbly topping, creating a perfect breakfast treat.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 1 5

Servings: 12 slices

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Calories: 220

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cake

1 package yellow cake mix
3 large eggs can substitute with flax eggs for vegan option
1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
1 cup water or milk for a richer texture
1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract for a twist

For the Topping

1/4 cup cold butter or margarine
1 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon or nutmeg
1 cup white powdered sugar optional for dusting

Equipment

mixing bowl
Baking Pan
spatula
Fork
Food Processor

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Coffee Cake

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large mixing bowl, mix the yellow cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, and vanilla extract on medium speed for about 2 minutes.
Grease a 13x9 inch baking pan and pour the batter into it. Bake for 20 minutes.
Prepare the crumb topping by mixing cold butter, flour, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until crumbly.
After 20 minutes of baking, sprinkle the crumb topping over the cake and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
Let the cake cool for about 10 minutes before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This Coffee Cake is perfect for breakfast or brunch and is make-ahead friendly. Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

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