Coffee Cake Mix

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
Yield 1 cake (9 servings per batch)
Test Kitchen Approved
Keep this handy mix in your pantry and you can whip up a last-minute coffee cake in no time. Cinnamon and nutmeg provide a delicious homemade taste that's better than any boxed mix. It makes a wonderful gift. —Linnea Rein, Topeka, Kansas

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk blend powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup shortening
  • TOPPING MIX:
  • 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 8 squares)
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup water

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly. In a small bowl, combine the topping mix ingredients. Store both mixes in separate airtight containers in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 2 batches (9 cups cake mix, 1-1/3 cups topping).
  2. To prepare coffee cake: Contents of mix may settle during storage. When preparing recipe, spoon mix into measuring cup. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, water and 4-1/2 cups cake mix just until blended.
  3. Transfer to a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Sprinkle with 2/3 cup topping mix. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 373 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 227mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.

Keep this handy mix in your pantry and you can whip up a last-minute coffee cake in no time. Cinnamon and nutmeg provide a delicious homemade taste that's better than any boxed mix. It makes a wonderful gift. —Linnea Rein, Topeka, Kansas
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