This Gooey Coffee Cake is the perfect blend of sweetness and coffee flavor. It’s an easy-to-make dessert that’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Whether you’re in need of a midday pick-me-up or a post-dinner treat, this cake will hit the spot!
Ingredients
- 1 yellow cake mix
- 2 eggs
- 1 stick oleo, melted
- 1 c. chopped nuts
- 2 eggs
- 8 oz. softened cream cheese
- 1 lb. powdered sugar
Baking Instructions
- Mix together cake mix, 2 eggs and melted oleo.
- Put in greased 9 x 13-inch pan.
- Put chopped nuts on top of mixture.
- Mix together 2 eggs, cream cheese and powdered sugar.
- Add on top of first mixture.
- Bake 15 minutes at 325°, then bake 20 minutes at 350°.
Calorie: 350
Total cooking time: 35 minutes
Difficulty level: Easy
The Gooey Coffee Cake Chronicles
Let me tell you, friends, if you’ve never experienced the joyous chaos that is baking, you’re in for a treat. Specifically, a gooey, mouth-watering, calorie-drenched coffee cake treat. The ingredients you’ll need are: 1 yellow cake mix, 2 eggs, 1 stick oleo, melted, 1 c. chopped nuts, 2 eggs, 8 oz. softened cream cheese, and 1 lb. powdered sugar. Sounds simple, right? Oh, how cute. Let’s dive in!
The Yellow Cake Mix Conundrum
First things first, we tackle the yellow cake mix. Now, don’t be fooled by its innocent, powdery exterior. This stuff is the quicksand of the baking world. One second you’re opening the box, the next minute you’re covered head to toe in a fine layer of cake mix. I find that wearing a hazmat suit tends to help but, hey, to each their own.
Eggs and Oleo – The Dynamic Duo
Next up, we’ve got eggs and oleo. Now, I’d like to take a moment to applaud whoever decided to melt a stick of oleo, mix it with eggs, and call it a day. It’s the kind of culinary genius that I can only aspire to. Just remember, you don’t need to juggle the eggs. Trust me on this one.
Nuts About Nuts
Then we move on to the chopped nuts. Now, I don’t know about you, but I’ve never been able to chop nuts without turning my kitchen into a scene from a squirrel’s dream. But hey, at least the local wildlife appreciates my efforts. After you’ve successfully nutted up your cake mix, it’s onto the next step.
Cream Cheese and Powdered Sugar – The Sticky Situation
Now, this is where things get interesting. Mix together 2 eggs (yes, more eggs, apparently chickens hate us), cream cheese, and powdered sugar. This is the kind of sticky mess that you can’t help but get all over your face, your clothes, and your dignity. But don’t worry, it tastes so good, you won’t mind having to use a power washer to clean up.
Into the Oven We Go
Once you’ve added this creamy concoction on top of your nutty cake mix, it’s time to bake. 15 minutes at 325°, then 20 minutes at 350°. I won’t judge you if you sit in front of the oven the whole time, mouth watering, as the scent of baking cake fills your home. I’ve been there, friend. I’ve been there.
The Final Product
And there you have it, folks. A gooey coffee cake that’s as delicious as it is messy to make. Sure, you’ve probably got cake mix in places you didn’t even know you had. And yes, you’re likely on a first-name basis with the local squirrel population now. But let me tell you, it’s all worth it.
Baking isn’t just about the end result. It’s about the mess, the mistakes, and the mouthfuls of cake mix you sneak when you think no one’s watching. So go forth, bakers, and embrace the chaos. I’ll be here, covered in powdered sugar, cheering you on.
