Mom'S Coffee Cake
A moist, flavorful coffee cake with a cinnamon-sugar swirl, perfect for breakfast or brunch, appealing to those who love classic, comforting desserts with a hint of sweetness.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Grease and flour an angel food or bundt pan.
- Combine the first seven ingredients: cake mix, eggs, sugar, oil, sour cream, vanilla, and butter flavoring.
- Mix 3 tablespoons of sugar with cinnamon to make the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Layer half of the cake batter into the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the batter.
- Add the remaining batter on top.
- Sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour.
Tips & Substitutions
For a richer flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of cinnamon to the batter along with the other ingredients. If you don’t have sour cream, Greek yogurt can be a great substitute. Additionally, you can swap out the white cake mix for a yellow cake mix for a slightly different taste.
Serving Suggestions
This coffee cake is perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack. It pairs beautifully with a cup of coffee or tea. For an extra touch, serve it with a dollop of whipped cream or a side of fresh fruit. For a delightful dessert, consider serving it alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Storage & Reheating
To store leftovers, wrap the cooled coffee cake tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and keep it at room temperature for up to three days. For longer storage, refrigerate it for up to a week, or freeze for up to three months. When reheating, warm individual slices in the microwave for about 15-20 seconds.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Each serving of Mom'S Coffee Cake contains roughly 287 calories, with 1g protein, 16g carbohydrates, and 20g fat.
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this coffee cake ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the coffee cake a day in advance. Just store it wrapped at room temperature. If you plan to make it more than a day ahead, consider freezing it and then let it thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
What can I use instead of butter flavoring?
If you don’t have butter flavoring, you can simply omit it. Alternatively, you can enhance the flavor by using an extra teaspoon of vanilla or incorporating a bit of almond extract for a unique twist.
How can I add more texture to the coffee cake?
To add texture, consider folding in chopped nuts, such as walnuts or pecans, into the batter. You can also mix in chocolate chips for a sweeter version, reminiscent of the flavors in a Brownie Chocolate Chip Cheesecake.
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).