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Graham Streusel Coffee Cake

Name: Graham Streusel Coffee Cake
Yield: 1 - 9x13 inch cake
Ingredients: 1 ⅓ cups graham cracker crumbs; ¾ cup chopped walnuts; ¾ cup packed brown sugar; 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon; ⅔ cup butter, melted; 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix; 1 cup water; ¼ cup vegetable oil; 3 large eggs eggs; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract; ½ teaspoon butter flavored extract

Rating: 4.63 stars

154 Ratings
132 Reviews
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A graham cracker and nut streusel swirls through this quick, cake mix fix-up. Our family has been making and enjoying this delicious cake for many years. This is wonderful with a cup of hot tea!

By Judy Blum Ryan

Recipe Summary

Servings:

Yield:

1 - 9x13 inch cake

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan. Make the streusel: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, nuts, brown sugar and cinnamon. Stir in the melted butter. Set aside.

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Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, water, oil, and eggs. Beat on low speed with an electric mixer just until moistened. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes longer. Spread 1/2 of the batter into a greased 9x13 inch pan. Sprinkle on 1/2 of the streusel mixture. Carefully spread the remaining 1/2 of the cake batter over the streusel, and sprinkle with the remaining streusel.
Step 3

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool slightly, then drizzle with the powdered sugar icing. Best if served warm. Makes 12 to 16 servings.
Step 4

To make the Icing: In a small bowl, combine confectioners sugar with vanilla and butter flavoring. Add a few drops of water until you achieve drizzling consistency.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

257.8 calories; 2.7 g protein; 32.8 g carbohydrates; 37.2 mg cholesterol; 216.9 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (132)

Most helpful positive review

bakingblonde

12/20/2006

This was an awsome coffee cake and so easy. I did change a couple of things. First I added some cinnamon and madagascar vanilla to the cake batter for a little extra flavor. I only used 6Tbs of butter for the struesel topping and the consistency was perfect. I pour about 1/2-3/4 of the batter into a greased 9x13 pan. I then sprinkled 1/2 of the topping evenly over the batter. I dropped spoonfulls of the remaining batter over the topping. I made large circles with a knife to distribute the top batter and mix in the struesel topping (don't stir just swirl a few times) I then topped with more topping. Baked for 30 minutes at 350 and did not use the drizzle of powdered sugar as it did not need it!! Great recipe! Read More

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naples34102

04/28/2011

Certainly a pretty cake (almost a guarantee if you use a specialty Bundt pan as I did) but nothing special in taste. (Hubs had a couple of bites and left the rest on his plate. I didn't even get THAT far) Even substituting freshly squeezed orange juice for the water and adding a tablespoon of fresh orange zest and a teaspoon of vanilla didn't elevate this beyond a mediocre doctored up cake mix - and there are some doctored up cake mix recipes that are excellent! Also a mere 1/4 cup of oil left this a little dry. For those who are still interested I used a specialty Bundt pan which required only half of the the topping mixture. Because mine is a dark pan I lowered the oven temperature to 325 degrees and it was baked perfectly at about 42 minutes. I drizzled it with a glaze of fresh orange juice and powdered sugar. The remaining streusel (and there was quite a bit leftover) I froze for later use to top muffins. Read More

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154 Ratings

5 star values: 111
4 star values: 34
3 star values: 6
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 2

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bakingblonde

12/20/2006

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Alicia Phares Verburg

06/18/2006

I love this cake! I made it in a bundt pan and drizzled icing over it while still warm. Very nice presentation for our Father's Day dessert get together. Everyone loved it! Thanks! Read More

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MIHAELA

01/24/2004

This is an easy-to-make excellent cake. Read More

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Year Old Mrs.

01/24/2007

DELICIOUS!! Only change I made was omitting the nuts and using cinnamon graham crackers instead of plain. As my family puts it "this is a keeper!!" Thanks for the terrific recipe.:o) Read More

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SANDYCASTLE

12/06/2003

This is absolutely one of the best coffeecakes I've tasted--homemade or otherwise. I cut the amount of butter to one stick and I use a butter-flavored cake mix and cinnamon graham crackers and the results are wonderful. This will be a favorite! Read More

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Meredith Kofnovec

12/23/2002

This recipe was great. I don't like nuts so I changed it a bit... instead of the walnuts I used 1/2 cup rolled oats and increased the butter to a full cup. It was delicious! Read More

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naples34102

04/28/2011

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J. Nagjee

11/20/2005

Great and Simple! I have made it twice and both times it was a big hit. It also freezes really well. The streusel call for way too much butter - probably 6 tbsp. would be enough. My streusel did not sink but then I used finely ground crumbs and chopped nuts. I also mixed cinnamon into the cake mix to give it a little more flavor. Read More

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MISSYBASE

12/24/2003

This was a very good coffee cake. I had the same problem as some of the other reviewers where the topping sunk to the bottom. It still tasted very good though. I think next time I may try adding the topping later on. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Graham Streusel Coffee Cake

Servings Per Recipe: 24
Calories: 257.8

% Daily Value *

protein: 5 %

carbohydrates: 11 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 3 %

sugars:

fat: 21 %

saturated fat: 22 %

cholesterol: 12 %

vitamin a iu: 4 %

niacin equivalents: 9 %

vitamin b6: 3 %

vitamin c:

folate: 8 %

calcium: 5 %

iron: 4 %

magnesium: 4 %

potassium: 2 %

sodium: 9 %

thiamin: 7 %

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*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.

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bakingblonde

12/20/2006

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Alicia Phares Verburg

06/18/2006

I love this cake! I made it in a bundt pan and drizzled icing over it while still warm. Very nice presentation for our Father's Day dessert get together. Everyone loved it! Thanks!

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MIHAELA

01/24/2004

This is an easy-to-make excellent cake.

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Year Old Mrs.

01/24/2007

DELICIOUS!! Only change I made was omitting the nuts and using cinnamon graham crackers instead of plain. As my family puts it "this is a keeper!!" Thanks for the terrific recipe.:o)

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SANDYCASTLE

12/06/2003

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Meredith Kofnovec

12/23/2002

This recipe was great. I don't like nuts so I changed it a bit... instead of the walnuts I used 1/2 cup rolled oats and increased the butter to a full cup. It was delicious!

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naples34102