Heavenly Butter Vanilla Coffee Cake
Indulge in this delightful copycat of the classic Sara Lee Butter Coffee Cake. This heavenly vanilla-infused cake is perfect for breakfast gatherings, brunches, or just a sweet treat with your morning coffee. Made with a blend of moist yellow cake mix and rich vanilla pudding, this cake strikes the perfect balance between sweetness and buttery flavor. Topped with a delightful cinnamon-sugar swirl and a simple glaze, it's sure to please both sweet and savory palates. Whether you're hosting a meeting, a breakfast, or just enjoying it at home, this cake promises satisfaction in every bite. Give it a try and enjoy the compliments!
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Servings
362
Calories
13
Ingredients
Ingredients
yellow cake mix
1 (25 ounce) box (none)
instant vanilla pudding
1 (3 ounce) box (none)
vegetable oil
3/4 cup (none)
water
3/4 cup (none)
eggs
4 (beaten)
butter flavor extract
1 tablespoon (none)
vanilla extract
1 tablespoon (none)
sugar
1/2 cup (none)
cinnamon
2 tablespoons (none)
powdered sugar
1 cup (none)
hot milk
1 tablespoon (none)
butter flavor extract
1/2 teaspoon (none)
vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon (none)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
Grease and butter a 9 x 13-inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, instant vanilla pudding, water, eggs, and vegetable oil. Beat the mixture on medium speed for 8 minutes until well blended and fluffy.
4
Add the butter flavor extract and vanilla extract to the batter, mixing until incorporated.
5
Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
6
In a small bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle half of this mixture over the batter in the pan.
7
Carefully spread the remaining batter on top of the sugar-cinnamon layer, followed by the rest of the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
8
Using a knife, gently swirl through the batter to create a marbled effect.
9
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10
While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, hot milk, butter flavor extract, and vanilla extract until smooth.
11
Once the cake is baked, allow it to cool slightly before drizzling the glaze over the top.
Nutrition Information
15g
Fat
51g
Carbs
4g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Heavenly Butter Vanilla Coffee Cake?
It is a delightful copycat of the classic Sara Lee Butter Coffee Cake, featuring a moist yellow cake mix and rich vanilla pudding.
At what temperature should the oven be preheated?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C).
What size baking pan is required for this recipe?
You should use a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
How do I prepare the baking pan?
Grease and butter the pan to prevent the coffee cake from sticking.
What are the primary ingredients for the cake batter?
The batter consists of yellow cake mix, instant vanilla pudding, water, eggs, and vegetable oil.
How long should I beat the cake mixture?
Beat the mixture on medium speed for 8 minutes until it is well blended and fluffy.
What extracts are added to the batter?
The recipe calls for 1 tablespoon of butter flavor extract and 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract in the batter.
How much batter should be poured into the pan initially?
Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan as the first layer.
What is in the cinnamon-sugar mixture?
The mixture is made by combining 1/2 cup of sugar and 2 tablespoons of cinnamon.
How is the cinnamon-sugar applied?
Sprinkle half of the mixture over the first batter layer, then the other half over the second batter layer.
How do I create the marbled effect in the cake?
Use a knife to gently swirl through the layered batter and cinnamon-sugar.
What is the total baking time for this cake?
Bake the cake for 30 to 35 minutes.
How can I tell if the coffee cake is fully baked?
The cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
What are the ingredients for the glaze?
The glaze is made of powdered sugar, hot milk, butter flavor extract, and vanilla extract.
When should the glaze be applied?
Drizzle the glaze over the top once the cake has cooled slightly after baking.
How many calories are in a serving of this cake?
There are approximately 362 calories per serving.
What is the fat content per serving?
The cake contains 15g of fat per serving.
How many grams of carbohydrates are in a serving?
There are 51g of carbohydrates per serving.
How much protein does one serving provide?
Each serving provides 4g of protein.
What size box of yellow cake mix is needed?
The recipe specifies a 1 (25 ounce) box of yellow cake mix.
What size box of instant vanilla pudding is used?
A 1 (3 ounce) box of instant vanilla pudding is required.
How many eggs are needed and how should they be prepared?
The recipe requires 4 eggs, which should be beaten.
How much vegetable oil is used in the batter?
The recipe uses 3/4 cup of vegetable oil.
What amount of butter flavor extract is used in the glaze?
The glaze uses 1/2 teaspoon of butter flavor extract.
What amount of vanilla extract is used in the glaze?
The glaze uses 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
How much hot milk is needed for the glaze?
You will need 1 tablespoon of hot milk.
How much powdered sugar is required for the glaze?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of powdered sugar.
What type of occasions is this cake suitable for?
It is perfect for breakfast gatherings, brunches, meetings, or as a sweet treat with coffee.
Does the recipe use instant or cook-and-serve pudding?
The recipe specifically uses instant vanilla pudding.
How much water is added to the cake batter?
The batter requires 3/4 cup of water.