Description
A delightful mix of sweet and nutty flavors, this easy coffee cake made from box cake mix is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box vanilla or yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix the eggs, sour cream, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the box cake mix gradually to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Prepare the cinnamon filling by mixing the ground cinnamon, light brown sugar, and chopped nuts in a separate bowl.
- Layer half the cake batter into the prepared baking pan and sprinkle the cinnamon filling over it.
- Pour the remaining cake batter on top and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Experiment with toppings such as fresh fruit or chocolate chips for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: coffee cake, easy dessert, baking recipe, potluck, brunch