If you’re enjoying cake a day (or more) later,reheat the leftoversto give the slices a nice, soft texture. Just loosely cover an individual slice andmicrowave for 10-15 seconds (or until warm).

Grease the Bundt pan really wellby coating with butter and then dusting with flour. Alternatively, you can use a cooking spray that’s specifically made for baking (like this one). These options will ensure that your cake pops right out of the pan when it’s done!

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To Freeze: Let cake cool completely and freeze individual slices wrapped in saran wrap in a freezer safe bag for up to 3 months. Once ready to eat, thaw overnight in the fridge, and re-heat in the microwave as desired. Vanilla instant pudding mix:just the small 4-serving (3.4 ounce) boxof dry mix — not prepared into actual pudding. Yellow Cake Mix –you’re going to need a good yellow cake mix and everything needed to make the batter. Adding sour cream is one of the best tips for making box cake better, and makes coffee cake so rich and moist. Yes, nuts are a delicious addition and great way to add a crunch and texture to this cake. I recommend adding 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the streusel topping mixture.

Just as you do with the regular cake mix coffee cake, pour the cake batter in first, add the streusel layer, then repeat with the remaining cake batter and streusel. Old-fashioned cinnamon coffee cake is a moist, dense cake with a rich, smooth, buttery inside, a cinnamon streusel filling, and a crisp, golden brown crust. It’s traditionally prepared in a Bundt pan or tube pan, but can also be baked in two loaf pans.You can also sprinkle the top with a dusting of powdered sugar, in lieu of a glaze, or omit the glaze completely.

Unsalted Butter – The butter needs to be very cold, not room temperature or melted butter. Pop it in the freezer for a few minutes if needed. If the butter is too warm, then you won’t get that delicious crumbly texture. Make the filling. Put 2/3 cup of cake mix in a medium bowl and add melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and pecans. Mix everything to combine. My Victoria Sponge – Celebration Cakeis great for those of you who don’t like coffee – but this cake really is delicious.You can also easily make this into a coffee & walnut cake like my Coffee and Walnut Cupcakes by adding in 100g of chopped walnuts into the cake sponge! A light-colored or gold Bundt pan is always bestto ensure even baking and color. Dark metal pans tend to cause the exterior of the cake to burn before the center is cooked through.

One way to make this cake mix coffee cake even more moist is by adding sour cream to the cake batter like I do in my Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake. While cake cools, prepare glaze by combining powdered sugar and milk in a bowl. Whisk together until smooth and a drizzle consistency has formed.

Use half as much streusel and skip the topping. Instead, just sprinkle the streusel in the middle layer of the cake. In a large mixing bowl, sift in a yellow cake mix and combine with water, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Perfect for Holidays. With its warm spices, rich flavor, and sweet glaze, this old fashioned cinnamon coffee cake recipe is the ultimate breakfast or brunch for special occasions. Whether you’re hosting guests for a long Thanksgiving weekend, preparing a festive Christmas spread, or just spoiling your family with a special Sunday treat, this easy cake is a guaranteed hit. To Store: Leftover coffee cake should be stored at room temperature in an airtight container or tightly covered with aluminum foil, and will remain fresh for up to 5 days.In a large mixing bowl, sift in a yellow cake mix and combine with water, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Use an electric hand mixer and mix together on medium speed for 2 minutes. Set aside. Finally, cut and serve! This coffee cake is delicious warm or cooled. Store any leftovers in an airtight container or cover the pan with plastic wrap. Caramel glaze, maple glaze, cream cheese glaze, or a fruit flavored glaze would all be delicious alternatives.