Although the name might make you think that coffee cake is made with coffee, it’s actually coffee-free.

The baking time for a Bundt cake will be less, so make sure you adjust according to the box cake mix instructions. The main difference between coffee cake and regular cake is coffee cakes typically have a streusel topping or crumble on top of them, as opposed to regular cake which is served either plain or with some type of frosting/icing. 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. How to Freeze: Allow the cake to cool completely. Do not glaze. Wrap tightly with a layer of plastic wrap and then a layer of aluminum foil. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw on the counter overnight. Once the cake is completely thawed, drizzle with icing and serve!Buttermilk – This gives your coffee cake a bright, tangy flavor and adds to the moisture. You can substitute regular milk with 1 teaspoon lemon juice if needed. The cake gets better as it sits, so this is a nice option to prepare the day before you plan to serve it. Don’t leave the cake in the pan for too longafter baking — about 10-15 minutes is plenty. After that, condensation will start to form and the moisture will negatively impact the crust. 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!

Cut the butter into small cubes and add to flour mixture. Mix with a fork, a pastry cutter, or your hands until crumbly. Stir in the walnuts. Optional: sprinkle in a little vanilla extract. Vanilla instant pudding mix:just the small 4-serving (3.4 ounce) boxof dry mix — not prepared into actual pudding. 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.Below, I’ve included all the recommend kitchen tools you’ll need to make this coffee cake as well as step-by-step photos for reference. You can also sprinkle the top with a dusting of powdered sugar, in lieu of a glaze, or omit the glaze completely. In a large bowl, whisk together all the dry and wet cake batter ingredients, except for the sour cream. Then, fold in the sour cream using a spatula or large spoon.

Adding sour cream is one of the best tips for making box cake better, and makes coffee cake so rich and moist. You can also swap my simple powdered sugar glaze with a caramel glaze, maple glaze, cream cheese glaze, or fruit flavored glaze. This Coffee Cake Recipe is beyond easy and can be whipped up in about 20 minutes or less. Then let it bake for about 40 minutes. By then you’ll have a house that smells delicious and a tasty treat to try. Here’s what you’ll need to get started: Brown Sugar –this is to sweeten the streusel. Once it starts baking the sugar starts to caramelize a bit and is SO yummy.

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. Pour half of the cake batter in the bottom of a greased Bundt pan, then sprinkle with all of the streusel topping. Lastly, top with the remaining cake batter. Caramel glaze, maple glaze, cream cheese glaze, or a fruit flavored glaze would all be delicious alternatives. 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.