Easy Starbucks Coffee Cake Recipe

Craving that Starbucks coffee cake? This incredibly easy copycat recipe delivers the same delicious taste and texture, but without the Starbucks price tag! Made with a convenient boxed cake mix base, this recipe is perfect for beginner bakers and busy weeknights. Get ready for moist, tender cake topped with a buttery, cinnamon-crumb topping – it's unbelievably close to the real deal!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 598.8 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Easy Starbucks Coffee Cake

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How to Make Easy Starbucks Coffee Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, prepare your favorite boxed white cake mix according to package directions.
  3. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  4. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  5. While the cake is baking, prepare the crumb topping:
  6. In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Use a pastry blender or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  7. Remove the cake from the oven. Immediately sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the warm cake, breaking larger pieces into smaller, marble-sized ones.
  8. Return the cake to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the cake is set.
  9. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before dusting generously with powdered sugar using a fine-mesh sieve.
  10. Cut into squares and serve. Enjoy your delicious homemade Starbucks coffee cake!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

192g

Fat

58g

Carbs

27g

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