Cinnamon Coffee Cake II Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jan 12, 2004

Given how easy it is to throw together this recipe--and how well it always turns out!--I feel that this coffee cake definitely deserves five stars. The cake batter takes only five or ten minutes to whip up and seems pretty forgiving. Though the recipe calls for one vanilla pudding mix and one butterscotch pudding mix, I've never used the butterscotch (since I never have any in the cupboard!). Instead, I've used two vanilla mixes or one vanilla and one chocolate mix. Either way, the cake has always turned out great. Also, for a little extra flavor dimension, I've added a couple tablespoons of espresso or instant coffee to the water. The addition of coffee gives the cake a nice, subtle bite--and makes it into a true 'coffee cake.' Overall, this is a moist, yummy recipe that my family members always ask for. And because it's so easy to make, this would be a great cake for beginning bakers. Thank you, Janis, for your tasty submission!

—KIMBERCHIC

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 28, 2006

I will NOT make this again. With 2 boxes of pudding mix, plus the brown sugar-nut mixture it was WAY too sweet. This was a very dense, heavy cake that didn't get very "cake-y".

—KTCRUISER

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Apr 05, 2010

HELPFUL TIPS AND WHY THIS IS 5 STARS: Everyone is right! This literally takes 5 minutes to throw together and then you've got an entire family excited you made something so pretty (submitted pic). For optional icing/toping, I put 1/2C powdered sugar and 1T of milk in a ziplock bag, cut off corner, and pour over. Looks real pretty and it's only enough to zig zag over. DEFINITELY take the advice of using Duncan Hines cake mix (white or yellow) or one that doesn't already have pudding in it. My oven is fast, and I still had to bake for 45 min at 325, so definitely check with toothpick! Also, you can use 2 pkgs of vanilla INSTANT pudding or 1 of cream cheese if you don't have butterstotch. I think putting 1/3 off batter, 1/3 off brown sugar mix, 1/3 batter, 1/3 brown sugar mix, then last of batter, last of brown sugar mix is the best. It VISUALLY looks prettier when you cut it (again, see pic), and it also isn't too overwhelming. Plus, any more layers then you don't get to taste the brown sugar mix and that's the best part right? I never put nuts b/c the kids don't like it, but if I did ...I'd use pecans.

—Chef Joy

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Jan 09, 2004

I made this recipe LOW-FAT and it was INCREDIBLE! Seriously, it is the best coffee cake and SO moist! Instead of oil I use half a cup of apple sauce, and half a cup of apple butter. I sware you'll never know it's low-fat. I made it in a bundt pan, and layered it as follows: 1. batter 2. cinnamon mixture 3. semi-sweet chocolate chips 4. batter 5. cinnamon mixture 6. semi-sweet chocolate chips 7. batter 8. cinnamon mixture. I promise you will not be disappointed!

—NikkysNiche

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Aug 28, 2003

Since this cake adds 2 pkgs of pudding, use a cake mix that does not already have pudding in the mix. Duncan Hines is the only one I know of that doesn't have pudding added.

—judybad

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Dec 23, 2003

Everyone loves this cake. I substituted a box of instant cheesecake pudding for the butterscotch pudding and 3/4 C of apple butter for the oil. I also skip the nuts, as some of us can't have them. Delicious!

—CINDYROBBIE

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Jan 29, 2007

This is truly a great cake. I followed the recipe pretty much but make a few of the changes some suggested. For example, I used two vanilla pudding packs and 3/4 cup apple sauce-1/4 oil. This recipe deserves 5 starts and I will certainly make this again. Also, I had a piece the next day, and it was ever better than the first day I made it. This cake just keeps getting better and better-I cannot say enough about it. Awesome cake!

—Christy L

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Sep 03, 2003

Loved it, loved it, loved it. I used cheesecake and french vanilla pudding (I'm not a huge fan of butterscotch) and made three layers that ended up swirling into a fancy "S" shape in my bundt pan. I may have overbaked it a tad because it turned out kind of dark, so I used the wonderful cover-up of dusting confectioner's sugar all over it. It was so moist and wonderful, I even caught someone picking crumbs off the serving plate!

—SUGARSHOCK

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Nutrition

Calories
282 kcal
14%

Carbohydrates
34.1 g
11%

Cholesterol
36 mg
12%

Fat
15.7 g
24%

Fiber
0.7 g
3%

Protein
2.8 g
6%

Sodium
275 mg
11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Cinnamon Coffee Cake II

Serving Size: 1/24 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 24
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 282
** Calories from Fat: 141

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 15.7g 24 %
** Saturated Fat 2.1g 11 %
** Cholesterol 36mg 12 %
** Sodium 275mg 11 %
** Potassium 64mg 2 %
** Total Carbohydrates 34.1g 11 %
** Dietary Fiber 0.7g 3 %
** Protein 2.8g 6 %
** Sugars 24.3g
** Vitamin A < 1 %
** Vitamin C < 1 %
** Calcium 6 %
** Iron 7 %
** Thiamin 6 %
** Niacin 8 %
** Vitamin B6 4 %
** Magnesium 4 %
** Folate 17 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.