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Cake Mix Coffee Cake

TODAY Show: Momofuku's Christina Tosi samples some of the delectable desserts from her cookbook \"Milk Bar Life\" in Studio 1A. -- April 6, 2015
TODAY Show: Momofuku's Christina Tosi samples some of the delectable desserts from her cookbook \"Milk Bar Life\" in Studio 1A. -- April 6, 2015Samantha Okazaki / TODAY
Servings:
10 to 12
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Ingredients

The cake
  • 1 (15.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix
  • 1 (16-ounce) tub sour cream
  • 1 large egg
  • Unsalted butter for the baking dish
The filling
  • 1 (14-ounce) can fruit, drained (I love peaches) or 1 (12-ounce) bag frozen fruit, defrosted or 1 (21-ounce) can fruit filling (such as cherry or blueberry)
    The topping
    • 1/2 cup yellow cake, reserved from above
    • 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

    Preparation

    Cake mix coffee cake
    Samantha Okazaki / TODAY
    1.

    Heat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch square baking dish.

    2.

    Prep the cake: Measure out 1⁄2 cup of the cake mix and set aside for the topping. Combine the remaining cake mix, the sour cream, and egg in a medium bowl and beat until just smooth, with no lumps remaining.

    3.

    If you are using canned or frozen fruit, mix it into the batter and pour the mixture into the prepared pan. If you are using fruit filling, pour half the batter into the prepared pan, cover with the fruit filling, and top with the remaining batter.

    4.

    Prep the topping: Toss the reserved 1⁄2 cup cake mix with the cinnamon and butter in a small bowl until the mixture is crumbly and streusel-like. Sprinkle it evenly over the cake batter.

    5.

    Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until the top is golden brown and a thin knife plunged into the center comes out clean or with a few traces of fruit filling. Cool completely in the pan before cutting into 2-inch squares and serving.

    6.

    Cover leftovers with plastic and refrigerate for up to 1 week. If you have time, throw slices in the toaster oven to make something exciting and new for breakfast.

    Source: "Milk Bar Life"