Old-Fashioned Baking Mix Coffee Cake

The warm cinnamon aroma, buttery layers of streusel, and tender cake layers instantly bring back memories of weekend breakfasts, after-school snacks, and family gatherings around the kitchen table.

This Baking Mix Coffee Cake is one of those timeless recipes that never goes out of style and when served brings back a flood of memories.

Made with a simple baking mix, this easy coffee cake comes together quickly while still tasting completely homemade.

Whether baked in a classic 13 x 9 pan for easy serving or layered beautifully in a Bundt pan for a more elegant presentation, every bite is filled with sweet cinnamon streusel goodness.

The best part? This semi-homemade version saves time without sacrificing flavor.

It’s soft, moist, buttery, and topped with a delicious icing drizzle that makes it bakery-worthy with very little effort.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

• Easy to make with pantry-friendly ingredients
• Uses any brand baking mix for a quick shortcut recipe 
• Perfect for breakfast, brunch, dessert, or holidays
• Delicious cinnamon streusel layered throughout
• Can be baked in either a 13 x 9 pan or a Bundt pan
• Moist, fluffy, and full of old-fashioned flavor
• Wonderful make-ahead recipe for guests or gatherings
• Pairs perfectly with coffee, tea, or hot cocoa
• Customizable with nuts, fruit, or chocolate chips
• Simple glaze icing takes it over the top

Mix-In’s

• Mini chocolate chips
• Butterscotch chips
• White chocolate chips
• Cinnamon chips
• Coconut flakes
• Raisins or golden raisin
• Chopped pecans
• Walnuts
  Sliced almonds
• Candied pecans
• Blueberries
• Diced apples
• Chopped peaches
• Raspberries
• Cranberries for holiday baking
• Pineapple tidbits for tropical flavor

Tips for Making the Best Old-Fashioned Coffee Cake

• Do not overmix the batter or the cake can become dense.
• Stir just until combined.
• Layer the batter and crumb mixture evenly for the perfect swirl of cinnamon flavor in every bite.
• Grease the Bundt pan very well if using one to prevent sticking.
• Use real butter in the streusel for the richest flavor.
• Let the cake cool slightly before adding icing so it drizzles beautifully without melting away completely.
• For less crumb topping, but the recipe for the streusel mixture in half and reserve just for the top layer.
• If using a 13 x 9 pan, line it with parchment for easier slicing and cleanup.
• A touch of sour cream or yogurt added to the batter creates extra moisture and tenderness.
• Allow the cake to rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing for cleaner pieces, and cool completely if icing the top.

Icing Ideas

• 
  Classic Vanilla Icing:
  Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and drizzle over cooled cake.
• Maple Glaze: Add maple extract or pure maple syrup to powdered sugar icing for cozy fall flavor.
• Cream Cheese Drizzle: Blend softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and milk for a richer bakery-style topping.
• Cinnamon Glaze: Add a pinch of cinnamon to vanilla icing for even more warm spice flavor.

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Old-Fashioned Baking Mix Coffee Cake

There’s something comforting about an old-fashioned coffee cake fresh from the oven, and this one is a simple, quick recipe Mom used to make 

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 45 MinTotal time: 55 Min

Ingredients

• Baking Mix Coffee Cake
• Streusel Filling
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 12 tablespoons butter, melted
• 3 cups baking mix (any brand)
• Baking Mix Batter
• 3 cups baking mix
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• Optional Glaze
• 2 cups of powdered sugar
• water to make a thin glaze (or milk)

Instructions

1. Directions
2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease or line a 9 x 13 baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal.
3. Note: this can be baked in a bundt pan, also adjust the baking time between 45 minutes and 55 minutes. Grease and flour the pan.
4. In a medium bowl, mix the streusel dry ingredients evenly.
5. Pour the melted butter over the dry mixture and blend with a fork until it looks like coarse crumbs. Set this aside.
6. In a clean bowl, mix the baking mix with milk, sour cream, sugar, eggs, and vanilla just until combined. Do not overmix.
7. Pour half the batter into the prepared pan, add half the streusel mix, then the batter, then top with the remaining streusel.
8. Bake at 375 degrees until the mix comes out clean using a toothpick, around 25 to 35 minutes.
9. Cool completely.
10. Garnish with a drizzle of icing or dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

Mix-In’s

• Mini chocolate chips
• Butterscotch chips
• White chocolate chips
• Cinnamon chips
• Coconut flakes
• Raisins or golden raisin
• Chopped pecans
• Walnuts Sliced almonds
• Candied pecans
• Blueberries
• Diced apples
• Chopped peaches
• Raspberries
• Cranberries for holiday baking
• Pineapple tidbits for tropical flavor

Tips for Making the Best Old-Fashioned Coffee Cake

• Do not overmix the batter or the cake can become dense.
• Stir just until combined.
• Layer the batter and crumb mixture evenly for the perfect swirl of cinnamon flavor in every bite.
• Grease the Bundt pan very well if using one to prevent sticking.
• Use real butter in the streusel for the richest flavor.
• Let the cake cool slightly before adding icing so it drizzles beautifully without melting away completely.
• For less crumb topping, but the recipe for the streusel mixture in half and reserve just for the top layer.
• If using a 13 x 9 pan, line it with parchment for easier slicing and cleanup.
• A touch of sour cream or yogurt added to the batter creates extra moisture and tenderness.
• Allow the cake to rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing for cleaner pieces and cool completely if icing the top.

Icing Ideas

• Classic Vanilla Icing: Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and drizzle over cooled cake.
• Maple Glaze: Add maple extract or pure maple syrup to powdered sugar icing for cozy fall flavor.
• Cream Cheese Drizzle: Blend softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and milk for a richer bakery-style topping.
• Cinnamon Glaze: Add a pinch of cinnamon to vanilla icing for even more warm spice flavor

Nutrition Facts

Sodium (milligrams)

740 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

56 mg

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