Bisquick Coffee Cake: A Classic Comfort Food
Few things evoke warm, nostalgic feelings quite like the aroma of a freshly baked coffee cake wafting through the house. This Bisquick Coffee Cake is a timeless recipe that’s been a household favorite for decades. With its tender crumb, cinnamon-infused streusel topping, and easy preparation, it’s the perfect treat to pair with your morning coffee or serve at a weekend brunch.
Bisquick Coffee Cake
This recipe is a celebration of simplicity. Thanks to Bisquick, the versatile baking mix that first hit shelves in the 1930s, you can whip up a delicious homemade coffee cake without the hassle of measuring flour or leavening agents. With just a handful of ingredients and a few steps, you’ll have a golden, cinnamon-swirled masterpiece ready in under 30 minutes.
The origins of coffee cake trace back to European immigrants who brought their love of sweet, spiced cakes to the United States in the 19th century. By the mid-20th century, coffee cake had become a quintessential part of American breakfast culture, often made with shortcuts like Bisquick to accommodate busy mornings. This particular recipe is a nod to that era, offering the comforting flavors of tradition with modern-day convenience.
What You Will Love About This Recipe
Quick and Easy to Make: With the help of Bisquick baking mix, this coffee cake comes together in just minutes. It’s a perfect option for busy mornings or when you need a last-minute baked treat.
Perfectly Balanced Flavor: The tender, slightly sweet cake is complemented by the warm, cinnamon-spiced streusel topping, creating a comforting flavor combination that’s hard to resist.
Versatile and Crowd-Pleasing: This coffee cake is a hit for breakfast, brunch, or even dessert. It’s also great for potlucks, family gatherings, or casual coffee breaks.
Minimal Ingredients, Maximum Comfort: With simple pantry staples, you can create a classic baked good that feels homemade without the fuss.
A Taste of Nostalgia: For many, this recipe is a trip down memory lane. Whether it reminds you of your grandmother’s kitchen or a childhood weekend treat, it brings a sense of warmth and tradition to the table.
How to make Bisquick Coffee Cake
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- Spray a 9” round pan with canola spray
- In a small bowl, add the streusel topping ingredients, mix until crumbly
- In another bowl, add the Bisquick, milk, sugar & egg. Mix well.
- Pour batter into your pan.
- Top with the streusel topping.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes.
Tips & Tricks
- Use Cold Butter for the Streusel
For a perfectly crumbly streusel topping, make sure the butter is softened but slightly cold. This helps create those delightful crumbles without the mixture becoming too wet.
- Don’t Overmix the Batter
When combining the Bisquick, milk, sugar, and egg, mix just until the ingredients are combined. Overmixing can result in a denser cake rather than the light, tender crumb you want. - Customize the Topping
Add a handful of chopped nuts, like pecans or walnuts, to the streusel topping for extra crunch and flavor. You can also sprinkle in a pinch of nutmeg for a more complex spice profile. - Make It Ahead
This coffee cake tastes just as good the next day! Bake it the night before, and cover it tightly to keep it fresh. In the morning, reheat slices in the microwave for 10–15 seconds for that fresh-from-the-oven feel. - Serve It Warm
This coffee cake is best enjoyed warm, when the streusel topping is slightly crisp and the cake is moist and tender. - Try Variations
Want to switch it up? Add a layer of fruit, like blueberries or thinly sliced apples, between the batter and streusel for a fruity twist.
FAQs
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Bisquick Coffee Cake
Bisquick Coffee Cake is soft and moist as it takes Bisquick baking mix, milk, sugar, and an egg and transforms into a delicious treat that is incredibly easy to make. Top it with the homemade streusel topping for a taste you and your family will not be able to resist.
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Bisquick baking mix
- ⅔ Cup Milk (Water can be used as well)
- 2 TBSP Sugar
- 1 Egg
- Streusel Topping
- ⅓ Cup Bisquick
- ⅓ Cup Brown Sugar
- ½ TSP Cinnamon
- 2 TBSP Butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- Spray a 9” round pan with canola spray
- In a small bowl, add the streusel topping ingredients, mix until crumbly
- In another bowl, add the bisquick, milk, sugar & egg. Mix well.
- Pour batter into your pan.
- Top with the streusel topping.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes.
Notes
Thank you betty crocker for your delicioous streusel coffee cake recipe
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 301Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 684mgCarbohydrates: 44gFiber: 1gSugar: 16gProtein: 6g
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Can you add cream cheese and/or fruit?
I think you should be able to.. I would love to hear about your results.