Cake Mix Coffee Cake
Total Time
1 hr
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Rating
4.87 out of 5 stars
(68)
Ingredients
16 servings
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- ¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (198 g) light or dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup (114 g) finely chopped pecans
- 3 eggs
- 1½ cups (340 g) sour cream
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan; set aside.
Step 2
Make the Filling: Remove ⅔ cup of the cake mix and place in a medium bowl. Add the melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped pecans, mixing with a spoon or spatula to thoroughly combine.
Step 3
In a large bowl, combine the remaining cake mix, eggs, and sour cream until completely combined.
Step 4
Pour half of the wet batter into the prepared pan, then sprinkle evenly with half of the filling.
Step 5
Pour the remaining batter over top and smooth it into an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining filling mixture over the top of the batter.
Step 6
Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until a toothpick or thin skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving to serve warm; it can also be served at room temperature.
Step 7
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Chef's notes
Yellow Cake Mix:
Use your favorite brand here. Using a mix is so quick and easy! I also have a recipe for a DIY yellow cake mix if you want to try making your own!
Pecans:
You could swap for walnuts if you prefer, or omit entirely if you need to avoid nuts.
Sour Cream:
Use full-fat for a wonderfully moist cake. You can also substitute full-fat Greek yogurt.
Serving:
Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes and serve warm or at room temperature.
Garnish:
Serve plain or with a sprinkle of powdered sugar or a drizzle of simple icing (mix powdered sugar with water or milk to create a drizzling consistency).
Storage:
Cover with plastic wrap and store at room temperature for up to 2 days.
