Easy Coffee Cake

A delicious and easy coffee cake made with a doctored-up yellow cake mix and filled and topped with crumbly, buttery cinnamon streusel!

Servings

Calories 332kcal

Author Sara

Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, sour cream, water, butter and eggs.
Pour half the batter into a lightly greased 13x9" baking pan.
In a medium bowl, prepare cinnamon streusel topping by combining flour, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt.
Cut in chilled butter until you get a crumble consistency.
Sprinkle half of the streusel mixture on top of the cake batter in the pan.
Drop dollops of the remaining batter on top of the streusel mixture.
Spread batter gently out to edges of pan.
Sprinkle the remaining streusel mixture on top of the cake batter.
Bake uncovered for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the cake.

Even Distribution of Streusel: When layering the streusel topping, ensure it is evenly distributed throughout the cake for consistent flavor in every bite. Sprinkle half of the streusel mixture over the first layer of batter, then add dollops of the remaining batter on top before adding the rest of the streusel. This method ensures a balanced distribution of streusel throughout the cake.
Cold Butter for Streusel: Using chilled butter for the streusel topping is essential for achieving the desired crumbly texture. Cut the butter into cubes and incorporate it into the dry ingredients until you achieve a crumbly consistency. This step ensures that the streusel bakes into delicious, buttery pockets of flavor throughout the cake.
Proper Baking Time: To ensure your coffee cake is perfectly baked, monitor it closely towards the end of the baking time. Insert a toothpick into the center of the cake, and if it comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs clinging to it, the cake is ready. Overbaking can lead to a dry texture, so it's crucial to check for doneness at the recommended time and adjust if necessary.