Coffee Cake Made Easy – Try This Recipe Cinnamon Swirl Version with Cake Mix Today!

Craving something sweet with your morning brew? Say hello to the ultimate shortcut to cozy comfort: this Coffee Cake Made Easy recipe that starts with a humble boxed mix and ends with what might be The Best Coffee Cake Ever. No joke—this one’s legendary. We're talking golden, tender cake swirled with cinnamon goodness and a crumbly, sugary topping that tastes like it came straight from your favorite café.

FYI, there’s no actual coffee in coffee cake. Confused? You’re not alone. It’s called coffee cake because it goes with coffee—not because it tastes like it. That said, this bad boy is so good, you don’t need coffee at all. It’s perfect for tea, milk, or honestly... just your hands.

Want a pro tip? Use Coffee Cake Box Cake or Coffee Cake From Box Cake Mixes to keep things simple, fast, and fail-proof. Because let’s be real: no one has time to whip up something from scratch before 10 a.m.

Whether you're into Coffee Cake Breakfast, searching for Box Cake Coffee Cake, or obsessed with Crumb Coffee Cake Recipes, this one hits all the sweet spots.

Bonus? Pair it with a homemade caramel macchiato and you’ve got that “I could open a bakery” vibe—minus the 4 a.m. wake-up call.

Try it once and your family will be begging for this easy treat every weekend.

Coffee Cake Made Easy – Try This Recipe Cinnamon Swirl Version with Cake Mix Today!

Without a doubt, this is hands down the tastiest coffee cake you'll ever whip up. And guess what? It’s ridiculously simple! Transform a plain boxed cake mix into a luscious cinnamon swirl coffee cake that tastes just like something from your go-to coffee shop.

Prep Time: 15 minutes  Bake Time: 35 minutes  Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Dessert  Cuisine: American  Servings: 12 slices  Author: Aleda

Ingredients

• 1 yellow cake mix box + ingredients called for on the box (usually water, oil, eggs)
• 1 stick cold unsalted butter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a bundt pan thoroughly—coconut oil works great, but any nonstick spray will do.
2. Prepare the cake batter following the instructions on the box and set it aside.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
4. Chop the cold butter into small pieces, then blend it into the dry mixture. Using your fingers, press and rub the butter into the mix until it forms a crumbly topping (think streusel).
5. Pour half of the cake batter evenly into your greased bundt pan.
6. Sprinkle half of the crumb topping over the batter.
7. Add the rest of the cake batter on top of the crumbs.
8. (Optional) Use a butter knife to gently swirl the batter and crumbs once around the pan to create a cinnamon swirl effect—no need to overdo it.
9. Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the top.
10. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
11. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before carefully removing it. Slice, serve, and enjoy every bite!

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