Sara Lee Butter Coffee Cake Copycat Recipe

Craving that irresistible Sara Lee Butter Coffee Cake? This copycat recipe delivers all the buttery, cinnamon-sugar goodness without the fuss! A user raved, "Even folks who don't generally like sweet things enjoyed it!" This easy recipe uses a simple cake mix base, creating a moist and delicious coffee cake perfect for breakfast meetings, brunch, or any occasion. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this surprisingly simple yet incredibly satisfying treat.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 763 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 3.3 (4 Reviews)
Sara Lee Butter Coffee Cake Copycat

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sara Lee Butter Coffee Cake Copycat

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How to Make Sara Lee Butter Coffee Cake Copycat

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  3. In a large bowl, combine 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix, 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix, 1/2 cup water, 3 large eggs, and 1/3 cup vegetable oil. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for exactly 8 minutes.
  4. Stir in 1 teaspoon butter extract and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  5. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan.
  6. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  7. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the batter in the pan.
  8. Pour the remaining batter over the cinnamon-sugar layer.
  9. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture over the top.
  10. Swirl a knife through the batter to create a marble effect.
  11. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  12. Let cool completely before drizzling with glaze.
  13. For the glaze: Whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon hot milk, 1/2 teaspoon butter extract, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

32 g

Sugar

304g

Fat

25g

Carbs

36g

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