CINNAMON COFFEE CAKE 
2 c. graham cracker crumbs
3/4 c. chopped nuts
3/4 c. brown sugar, packed
1 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 c. butter, melted but cooled
1 pkg. white or yellow cake mix
1 c. water
1/4 c. vegetable oil
3 eggs
Option: Can substitute coconut for walnuts

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Generously grease and flour oblong pan, 13 c 9 x 2 inches. Mix crumbs, nuts, brown sugar, cinnamon and butter; reserve. Blend cake mix, water, oil and eggs on low speed until moistened, about 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes. Pour 1/2 of the batter (about 2 1/3 cups) into pan; sprinkle with 1/2 of the reserved crumb mixture. Spread remaining batter evenly over crumb mixture; sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. Bake until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes; cool. Drizzle cake with Vanilla Glaze.

VANILLA GLAZE:

Mix 1 cup powdered sugar and 1-2 tablespoons water until desired consistency.

 

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