Cake Mix Butterscotch Coffee Cake

Indulge in the warm, nostalgic flavors of this Cake Mix Butterscotch Coffee Cake, an effortless yet scrumptious treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Using a box of yellow cake mix and instant butterscotch pudding, this recipe delivers moist, tender cake layers with minimal effort. A heavenly swirl of cinnamon, brown sugar, and optional chopped nuts weaves through the batter, creating a stunning marbled effect and a fragrant, caramelized topping. With just 15 minutes of prep and a short bake time, this coffee cake is a quick and crowd-pleasing option for gatherings or a cozy afternoon treat. Serve this delight with a dusting of powdered sugar and a steaming cup of coffee, and savor its irresistible sweetness.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 box (approximately 15.25 ounces) Yellow cake mix
• 1 box (3.4 ounces) Instant butterscotch pudding mix
• 3 large Eggs
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup Water
• 0.75 cup Brown sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cup Chopped nuts (optional, such as pecans or walnuts)
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (for garnish, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or a 10-inch Bundt pan.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, butterscotch pudding mix, eggs, sour cream, vegetable oil, and water. Mix with a hand or stand mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes, or until the batter is smooth and well blended.

Step 3

In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and chopped nuts (if using) to create the cinnamon-sugar filling.

Step 4

Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar filling over the batter.

Step 5

Spread the remaining cake batter over the filling, then sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly on top.

Step 6

Use a knife to gently swirl the cinnamon-sugar mixture into the batter, creating a marbled effect. Be careful not to overmix—swirl just enough to create visible streaks of the filling throughout the cake.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

If desired, sprinkle the cooled cake with powdered sugar before serving.

Step 10

Slice and enjoy your cake mix butterscotch coffee cake with a hot cup of coffee or tea!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1228.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4153.4

Total Fat 245.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 61.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.2g
Cholesterol 673mg	0%
Sodium 2564.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 495.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.4g	0%
Total Sugars 333.1g
Protein 53.3g	0%

Vitamin D 123IU	0%
Calcium 998.9mg	0%
Iron 11.6mg	0%
Potassium 1050.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.1%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 45.0%