Heart-Healthy Coffee Cake
This warm and comforting coffee cake, drizzled with a sweet glaze, offers a perfect balance of moist cake and delightful cinnamon sweetness, making it a guilt-free treat for any time of day.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 box Yellow Cake Mix Creates a moist base with a rich flavor.
- 1 box Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix Enhances creaminess and texture.
- 3 large Large Eggs Binds ingredients and adds structure.
- 1 cup Water Keeps the cake moist.
- 1 cup Whole Milk Adds richness and flavor profile.
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Ensures a tender crumb and moistness.
- 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar Sweetens and contributes a deep flavor.
- 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon Provides warmth and comforting aroma.
For the Glaze
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar For a luscious glaze topping.
- 2 tbsp Milk For mixing with powdered sugar to make the glaze.
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Amplifies the sweetness and flavor of the glaze.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, vanilla pudding mix, and ground cinnamon.
- Add in room temperature eggs, water, milk, and vegetable oil.
- Stir until well blended—aim for a smooth batter without lumps—approximately 2 minutes.
- Let the batter rest for a few minutes while you prepare for the next phase.
Cooking
- Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle half of the dark brown sugar evenly over the batter.
- Carefully pour the remaining batter over the brown sugar layer.
- Top with the remaining dark brown sugar, ensuring even coverage.
- Gently swirl the top layer with a spatula for a marbled effect.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Serving
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
- Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze generously over the warm cake.
- Let it cool a little more before cutting into it.
- Serve warm and enjoy! You can pair it with a cup of your favorite coffee or tea.
Notes
Make sure ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Store any leftovers in an airtight container to retain moisture.