Four years ago, I participated in my very first cook-off and had no idea what I was getting into. At that Pillsbury Bake-off in Hollywood, CA I was so lucky to have met Beth R., who has become a wonderful friend that I enjoy keeping in touch with. Beth is the one who introduced me to the world of cooking contests which I have grown to love over the years! I have truly met some of the greatest people.
Just a few nights ago, Beth emailed me all sorts of great recipes that her and her family enjoy. This "Starbucks Coffee Cake" was one that I knew I just had to get my hands on! Luckily I had all the ingredients on hand and I was so excited to make it.
Starbucks always has the best looking baked goods! Needless to say this recipe is another keeper. Beth said it's always a hit at Bake Sales and I can see why! The crunchy, buttery, cinnamon topping is so good, who needs Starbucks when you can make this cake right in your own kitchen! You've all got to try this one, it's too easy and delicious to pass up!
Ok, maybe not good for the diet, but hey a little coffee cake is ok every now and then!
Beth's Starbuck's Coffee Cake1 Box Yellow Cake Mix (plus ingredients on back of box)
2 Sticks cold salted butter
2 1/4 Cups flour
1 1/2 Tablespoons cinnamon
1 ¾ Cups sugar
1 1/2 Tablespoons vanilla
Powdered sugar (for dusting)
PREHEAT oven to 350.
PREPARE cake mixe in large bowl according to directions on box. Spray 9X13 pan with non-stick spray. Pour batter into pan. Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes or until center is just barely set.
WHILE cakes are baking, prepare crumb topping. In large bowl of electric mixer combine, butter, flour, cinnamon, sugar and vanilla until all crumbly.
IMMEDIATELY after cake is removed from oven, break crumb topping into marble size pieces with fingers, sprinkling over top. Put back in oven and bake an additional 10-15 minutes (topping will begin to look a little less wet/raw). Let cool fully then dust with powdered sugar, using a sieve.
CUT into squares and serve.
****Beth doubles the recipe and uses a 8 or 9 inch baking dish in addition to the 9x13 inch dish, feel free to double it to make more if desired. I only had one cake mix, so decided to half it.**** 2 9X13 inch baking dishes would also work fine.
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Okay, I'm confused. If I double it am I supposed to use two 9x13 dishes? In the directions it says to divide between the two dishes, but I only see one dish so I'm wondering if that's from the directions for the full recipe.
I love Beth too! She is just the nicest and most talented person!
Great recipe, perfect for gifts...in fact, I need to make this for a friend who's sick...!
PS...just 6 more days! Can't wait until the show!
Stevens Girl,
Beth uses a 9x13 and a 8 or 9 inch square and divides the cake mix between the two. You could use 2 9X13's if you want too.
Hi Catherine,
I'm trying to forget that the show airs that quickly! And trying to forget that I have a beautiful cold sore and get to do the news cooking demo tomorrow! Uhhggg!
yes, that in my mouth stat.
wow, i love crumb cakes and this looks like mrs. right now in mah belly
That looks so good! And yes, I do like Starbuck's coffee cake...or anything by Starbuck's, really.
I would love to try this sometime.
Did you ever try making the Starbuck's chocolate bread? It's great.
HI Emiline,
It's funny, I was thinking I'm probably the only one who hasn't tried that yummy looking chocolate cake from starbucks!
YUM!
Okay, I printed it out and I'm making it RIGHT NOW! I cook dinner for another family every weeknight (their mom passed away a few years ago), and I try to make a dessert once a week or so. This is it!! (It also gives me an excuse to bake for my little family, but we don't end up with as much sugar when I split it up.)
That crumb looks awesome! Like the thick Entenmann's we used to get as a kid visiting New York. I never wanted the cake, just the crumb.
Wow, that looks wonderful! I'm not at all surprised that it came from the talented Beth R.
I can't believe you & I started the contest hobby at the very same event -- you seem to have been in everything since then! Impressive.
I think I'm in the minority here, but as a general rule, I think Starbuck's baked goods look better than they taste. I'll bet your cake tastes way better than theirs.
This looks delicious!
Kameron,
I think everyone will really enjoy this! I know we are still munching on it today!
Amy,
I find myself picking off the crumb too, it's so good!
Tracy,
Why didn't I know we both started contesting in 04? Crazy! What fun this hobby is huh? I feel like I've been out of the loop for a while. Time to get contesting again!
I don't know Tracy, every I pick up a muffin or cake from Starbucks it's pretty darn good!! And totally fattening.
Thanks for commenting everyone!
Jenny,
You have no clue who I am, but I found your blog a while ago via a friend, and I am really interested in doing the Bakers Challenge. However, I have tried emailing both ladies a couple of times, having them returned each time because they are invalid addresses. Any idea how to contact them another way? Thanks so much! Chani
this looks just like the starbucks version! great job :) guess we were both thinking along the same lines recently w/our starbucks copycat recipes :)
Jenny, that looks sinfully good!!better than Starbucks!!
i worked at starbucks for awhile and ate more than my fair share of the scrumptious coffee cake. if this recipe yields something that tastes even remotely like it, my tastebuds thank you!
my thighs, on the other hand, do not. :)
I've been on a coffeecake/muffin kick lately - and this looks so quick and easy! Thanks for the recipe, I'll have to try this one on the co-workers!
I usually slap my hand away from Starbucks sweets, but I would try this one for sure. Looks sweet and homey!
Chani,
If you email me your email I will try to email the daring bakers for you.
Thanks everyone!!
It never fails, everytime I peek at your blog, I happen to be on a health kick....and then I cheat because I have to try your latest recipe, not sure if I should be thanking you or not!! This looks great and I'm afraid I have all the ingrediants too!
Hi Jenny,
I just wanted to let you know that I did put the link to you blog on my post. It's down at the bottom, but because of my background it doesn't look like a link. I would never try to claim your recipe as mine. I am sorry for the confusion. I love your recipes.
Hey Jenny! Summer Tilton here. I just saw you on TV! How cool! Hope you won, you will have to let me know! Oh, your recipes all look so yummy! Maybe I will get up the nerve to try them one day soon. It seems that we eat the same things over and over again!
okay, that looks good! thank you for sharing (yet again!)
Jenny, this looks delicious! Anything with crumbly, buttery topping sounds delish! I too love any yummy thing that Starbucks has. This would be a nice dessert if you are taking someone dinner. I am the Bonnie that doesn't have a blog. Linked to you from Kim A. I have bought some cute clothes from her. I think she is your sis?
rvan,
I need to stop baking so much, it's not been good for the good ol' hips!
Hi Michelle,
Thanks so much for pointing that out. Sometimes I think I need glasses, I kind of figured I probably missed it!
Hi Summer,
I'm glad that news interview is over!! I'm surprised you saw it! Great to hear from you!!
Hi Camille,
Thanks!
Thanks Bonnie,
Yes, Kim is my sister. She sells really cute clothes too!
I love your recipes! I just found you, and love the site! Your pics look as great as the food! I can't wait to try this one!
Jenny, Have you heard of blurb.com? With all the amazing pictures you have taken and all your fab recipes, you could totally get a blurb recipe book. Basically, it takes all the info right off your blog and makes it into a great little book. Just thought I'd pass that little idea along. Thanks for all the great recipes. I went to Trader Joe's a couple of weeks ago and bought some of the items you suggested. I'm looking forward to using them :)
Chani,
I found these emails from the Daring Bakers. These should be the most recent.
(creampuffsinvenice@gmail.com) (lamiacucina@adelphia.net)
That looks heavenly!
Jenny!! I made this today and it's great. I was proud to take it to my friend- knowing it was yummy. So fast and easy. Thanks!
-Emily Johnston
Thanks Patsyk,
I just found your blog. Love it!
I'm glad you enjoyed it Emily! How easy is it to make??!! I love it.
I have never had the Starbucks Coffee Cake but yours looks really good!
I just found your blog and this looks yummy, yummy, yummy. I can't wait to surprise my husbnd with it. Thanks for sharing!
The kids and I made this coffee cake this afternoon and it is real hit! My cake did take longer to bake than recipe indicates.
Do I have this straight??
**2** sticks of butter to make crumb topping on **1** 9x13 pan of cake?
Sounds deadly and delicious! :-)
~Andrea
the7gerbers@earthlink.net
whoa...butter.
drool.
i want to be all cool-like and say that i never go to s'bux, but that coffee cake is GOOD.
Made this for my husband to bring to his co-workers. It got rave reviews. Thanks again.
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