Bisquick Coffee Cake Recipe
9×13 Bisquick Coffee Cake Recipe is an easy breakfast bake that’s perfect for feeding a crowd with minimal effort.
Made with pantry staples and Bisquick baking mix, this simple coffee cake has a soft, fluffy texture topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel that everyone loves.
It’s a great choice for weekend brunches, holiday mornings, potlucks, or anytime you want a homemade treat without spending hours in the kitchen.
Serve it warm with a cup of coffee or tea, and you’ll have a comforting recipe that’s just as delicious for breakfast as it is for dessert.
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Can you make a coffee cake with Bisquick?
Yes! Bisquick is a great shortcut for making homemade coffee cake because it already contains flour, baking powder, salt, and shortening. It creates a soft, tender cake with minimal measuring, making it perfect for busy mornings or last-minute baking.
Why You’ll Love This Bisquick Coffee Cake
- Made with simple pantry ingredients
- Perfect for feeding a crowd
- Ready in about 40 minutes
- Soft cake with a buttery cinnamon crumb topping
- Great for breakfast, brunch, dessert, or afternoon coffee
How to Make Coffee Cake with Bisquick
- Start by gathering all of your ingredients and preheating the oven.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the Bisquick baking mix, milk, egg, sugar, and cinnamon until the batter is smooth and just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and spread it evenly.
- To make the streusel topping, stir together Bisquick, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon until the mixture is crumbly.
- For the best texture, use cold butter cut into small pieces so it creates buttery crumbs as it bakes.
- Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the batter, then gently swirl it with a knife for pockets of cinnamon throughout the cake.
- Bake until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the coffee cake to cool for several minutes before serving warm or at room temperature. For an extra special touch, dust the top with powdered sugar.
Want to switch things up? Try Bisquick Blueberry Coffee Cake for a fruity twist that’s perfect for summer mornings, or bake an Apple Coffee Cake for a cozy cinnamon-spiced version that’s delicious during fall and holiday brunches.
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One of the biggest mistakes is overmixing the batter, which can make the cake dense instead of light and fluffy. Using warm butter in the streusel can also cause the topping to melt instead of creating a crumbly texture. Finally, avoid overbaking the cake—check for doneness with a toothpick a few minutes before the suggested baking time since ovens can vary.
The secret to a great coffee cake is balancing a moist, tender cake with a generous buttery cinnamon streusel topping. Mixing the batter just until combined helps keep the cake soft, while using cold butter for the crumb topping creates the classic bakery-style texture everyone loves.
Reheat slices in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds or in a 300°F oven for a few minutes until warm. This helps refresh the cake’s moisture and texture.
Yes! Bake it the day before and store it covered at room temperature. Warm slices before serving if desired.
You can use two 8×8-inch baking pans or two 9-inch round cake pans. Baking times may vary slightly, so check with a toothpick.
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Bisquick Coffee Cake Recipe for 9×13 Pan
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients:
- 3 cups Bisquick Baking Mix
- 1 ¼ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Streusel Ingredients:
- 1 cup Bisquick Baking Mix
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter sliced into small pieces
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a 9×13 cake pan.
- To prepare the cake, combine Bisquick, milk, egg, sugar, and ½ tsp cinnamon in a large mixing bowl until it forms a consistent batter.
- Pour into the prepared pan. Set aside.
- To prepare the topping, in a separate bowl, mix 1 cup of Bisquick, brown sugar, butter, and 1 tsp cinnamon in a medium bow.
- Use a fork or pastry blender to work the butter into the mixture until crumbly.
- Spread the brown sugar streusel evenly over the cake batter, and use a butter knife to make swirls across the top.
- Transfer the baking pan to the preheated oven, and bake for 22-25 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the coffee cake to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve your Bisquick Coffee Cake warm or at room temperature with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream on top of the cake for a delightful finish.
Notes
- Room temperature: Up to 2 days
- Refrigerator: Up to 1 week
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