Copycat Sara Lee Butter Coffee Cake

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Make your own copycat version of Sara Lee's famous butter coffee cake starting with a box of yellow cake mix.

serves/makes:

ready in:
30-60 minutes

7 reviews

ingredients

1 box (15-18 ounce size) yellow cake mix
1 box (small size) instant vanilla pudding mix
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup water
4 eggs
1 tablespoon butter extract
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Topping
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon hot milk
1/2 teaspoon butter extract
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Combine the cake mix, pudding mix, oil, water, and eggs in a mixing bowl. Beat on medium speed with an electric mixer for 6 minutes. Add the butter and vanilla extracts and beat for 30 seconds.

Pour half of the cake batter into the greased baking dish.

Combine the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle half of the mixture evenly over the cake batter in the pan. Pour the remaining cake batter over the cinnamon layer and then sprinkle the remaining cinnamon mixture over the top. Gently draw a knife through the batter to swirl the ingredients.

Place the cake in the oven and bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until the top springs back when lightly touched.

Combine the powdered sugar, hot milk, butter extract, and vanilla extract and mix until smooth. Drizzle over the hot cake. Let the cake cool completely before slicing and serving. Store in an airtight container.

nutrition data

669 calories, 31 grams fat, 93 grams carbohydrates, 6 grams protein per serving.

reviews & comments

silhouette REVIEW:
October 26, 2021

The butter extract is key in this recipe, also don't use a cheap yellow boxed mix, use a name brand and it will taste just like Sara Lee! We make this all the time because it's so good and so easy. Everyone thinks its from scratch.
jodiehomestead REVIEW:
January 4, 2017

So delicious and easy! Big hit over the holidays so I made two more cakes.
Whitney REVIEW:
December 26, 2014

It was good, however it didn't taste like the Sara Lee cake at all to me.
Guest Foodie REVIEW:
July 10, 2013

Very buttery and delicious! The cinnamon swirl added a nice contrast.
nancispin REVIEW:
December 15, 2012

This has always been a family favorite! I add 1/2 cup chopped pecans to the cinnamon and sugar mixture. It makes a lot, so it is also good to take portions, freeze, and warm in the microwave for continued enjoyment!
Indiana Mom REVIEW:
July 1, 2010

Very Very Good--everyone at my work loved it--I might also add nuts the next time I make it
dogmama REVIEW:
April 4, 2010

I followed the recipe exactly, and it was incredibly delicious! The only thing I might add next time are some pecans to the top.

Please note:
This is a copy cat recipe submitted to CDKitchen by a third-party. This recipe is not an original recipe unless specifically stated and is considered only to be an acceptable "clone" to the original for the home cook to attempt to duplicate. Please also note that many nationwide restaurant chains vary their menus and ingredients by region so the version provided may not be similar to what you may have tried before. All trademarks referenced are property of their respective owners.

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