Graham Cracker Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake

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My graham cracker cinnamon streusel coffee cake is the most delicious coffee cake you’ll ever try. It’s made with a simple yellow cake mix and features an epic cinnamon sugar streusel that’s to die for!

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Graham Cracker Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake

Today I’m excited to share one of my favorite breakfast treats with you – Graham Cracker Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake!

This classic coffee cake recipe starts with a simple yellow cake mix and features a delicious cinnamon sugar and graham cracker streusel that is layered both in the cake and on top.

A light drizzle of icing perfectly complements the flavors in the cake and trust me when I say you’ll want to eat multiple pieces of this delicious and moist coffee cake!

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Graham Cracker Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake

My husband and I have been making this graham cracker coffee cake for several years now and it is an excellent treat to make ahead on Saturday night for a delicious, Sunday morning breakfast. You can eat this coffee cake alone, or pair it with fruit, eggs, bacon, and juice for a wholesome meal.

Of course you can also eat this coffee cake for dessert, as we do on many occasions. In fact, this past weekend we were snowed in and it seemed like the perfect occasion to make our favorite graham cracker coffee cake, or as my boys call it “Grammie Cake”.

If the pictures alone don’t already have you drooling for this amazing coffee cake, let me assure you that from the first bite you take, you will be completely hooked.

 

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Graham Cracker Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake Recipe

To make this delicious Graham Cracker Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake recipe you only need a few simple ingredients and kitchen tools. I’ve included some of my favorites below to make it easier for you!

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Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and spray 13 x 9 x 2 glass dish or cake pan with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2: In a large glass mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and cinnamon until well incorporated. If you don’t have actual graham cracker crumbs, you can make your own by crushing 10 graham cracker sheets with a rolling pin, or using a food processor. Stir in melted butter and set aside.

Step 3: Prepare yellow cake mix according to package directions.

Step 4: Pour half of the coffee cake batter into cake pan. Sprinkle with half of the graham cracker mixture. Carefully add the remaining cake batter, and sprinkle remaining graham cracker mixture on top.

Step 5: Bake coffee cake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Place cake pan on a cooling rack to cool for 10-15 minutes.

Step 6: Combine powdered sugar and milk in bowl. Drizzle icing on coffee cake. Use a condiment dispenser bottle or a Ziploc bag with the tip cut off for easy drizzling.

Step 7: Cut your graham cracker coffee cake into slices and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container.

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Try my easy graham cracker cinnamon streusel coffee cake for a delicious weekend breakfast treat! This coffee cake is made with a simple yellow cake mix and features a cinnamon sugar and graham cracker crumb streusel that's so good! #coffeecake #streusel #grahamcrackercake #breakfast

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Graham Cracker Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake

  • Author: Cara Owens
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 16-20 slices 1x
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

My graham cracker streusel coffee cake is the most delicious coffee cake! It’s made with a yellow cake mix and features an epic cinnamon sugar graham cracker streusel that’s to die for!

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (10–12 crackers)
  • ¾ cup packaged brown sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup butter (melted)
  • 1 package yellow cake mix
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray 13 x 9 x 2 glass cake pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a large glass mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and cinnamon until well incorporated. Stir in melted butter and set aside.
  3. Prepare yellow cake mix according to package directions.
  4. Pour half of the cake batter into cake pan. Sprinkle with half of the graham cracker mixture. Carefully add the remaining cake batter, and sprinkle remaining graham cracker mixture on top.
  5. Bake coffee cake for 40-43 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.Place cake pan on a cooling rack and let cool for 10-15 minutes.
  6. Combine powdered sugar and milk in bowl. Drizzle icing on cake once fully cooled. Use a condiment dispenser bottle or a Ziploc bag with the tip cut off for easy drizzling.
  7. Cut coffee cake into slices and store leftovers in airtight container.

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Try my easy graham cracker cinnamon streusel coffee cake for a delicious weekend breakfast treat! This coffee cake is made with a simple yellow cake mix and features a cinnamon sugar and graham cracker crumb streusel that's so good! #coffeecake #streusel #grahamcrackercake #breakfast

I hope you enjoyed today’s recipe and will give this delicious Graham Cracker Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake recipe a try! The cinnamon sugar and graham cracker streusel and soft, moist coffee cake are one perfect combination for breakfast. Let me know what you think in the comments below!

Thanks for stopping by! -Cara

 

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Try my easy graham cracker cinnamon streusel coffee cake for a delicious weekend breakfast treat! This coffee cake is made with a simple yellow cake mix and features a cinnamon sugar and graham cracker crumb streusel that's so good! #coffeecake #streusel #grahamcrackercake #breakfast

Try my easy graham cracker cinnamon streusel coffee cake for a delicious weekend breakfast treat! This coffee cake is made with a simple yellow cake mix and features a cinnamon sugar and graham cracker crumb streusel that's so good! #coffeecake #streusel #grahamcrackercake #breakfast

 

Breakfast
Jan 29, 2016

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102 Comments

  1. Vixalexa wrote:

    So delicious! Thanks for this share.

    Posted 3.3.16 Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken wrote:

      Thank-you, it really is delicious!

      Posted 3.3.16 Reply
  2. AJ @ Aspen Jay wrote:

    Hi Cara,
    Such a simple recipe and it looks so yummy! This would make all Sunday mornings better. 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
    Cheers,
    AJ

    Posted 2.10.16 Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken wrote:

      Thank-you! It definitely makes Sunday mornings better 😉

      Posted 2.10.16 Reply
  3. Kerry wrote:

    This looks delicious and I want to give it a try!

    Posted 2.9.16 Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken wrote:

      Please do, it’s a delicious treat to have every once in awhile! 🙂

      Posted 2.9.16 Reply
  4. Donna wrote:

    This looks really tasty! I’m on the look out for quick and easy recipes to make for morning meeting snacks this summer and I think this one fits the bill!

    Posted 2.4.16 Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken wrote:

      It’s delicious, Donna! Hope you enjoy it 🙂

      Posted 2.4.16 Reply
  5. ellesees.net wrote:

    love the addition of the graham cracker–what??? this has got to be amazing–just looking at the pics alone, it is!

    Posted 2.1.16 Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken wrote:

      It is so good! Trust me, you’ll love it! 🙂

      Posted 2.1.16 Reply
  6. Ros Emely@stressfreemommies wrote:

    So delicious and love how easy it is to make!

    Posted 2.1.16 Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken wrote:

      Thank-you! It’s a quick and easy breakfast treat 🙂

      Posted 2.1.16 Reply
  7. Whitney wrote:

    This cake sounds delicious!! I’ve never made a cake that called for Graham cracker crumbs. We love coffee cake so I’m going to have to give this a try 🙂

    Posted 1.31.16 Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken wrote:

      Thank-you! Hope you enjoy it 🙂

      Posted 2.1.16 Reply
  8. ashley wrote:

    Oh, what a fun twist on coffee cake! This would be perfect with some tea 🙂

    Posted 1.31.16 Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken wrote:

      Thanks! It would be!

      Posted 1.31.16 Reply
  9. Ashleigh wrote:

    Wow this coffee cake looks heavenly! Thank you for sharing such a great dessert recipe!

    Posted 1.31.16 Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken wrote:

      Thank-you! 🙂

      Posted 1.31.16 Reply
  10. Sarah @ Bows and Clothes wrote:

    Oooh! This looks delicious!

    Sarah
    http://mybowsandclothes.blogspot.com/

    Posted 1.30.16 Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken wrote:

      Thank-you!

      Posted 1.31.16 Reply
  11. Bella wrote:

    I’m a coffee lover, I would love this for sure. This one looks tasty and yummy!

    Posted 1.30.16 Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken wrote:

      This would be perfect with your morning coffee 🙂

      Posted 1.30.16 Reply
  12. Kiki wrote:

    This looks so yummy! Thanks fir sharing this recipe! 🙂
    xo Kiki
    http://colormekiki.com/

    Posted 1.30.16 Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken wrote:

      Thank-you! 🙂

      Posted 1.30.16 Reply
  13. Angie wrote:

    Yum, that looks so tasty!

    Posted 1.30.16 Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken wrote:

      Thank-you!

      Posted 1.30.16 Reply
  14. Becky @ Project Domestication wrote:

    Two of my most favorite treats! Cool idea.

    Posted 1.30.16 Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken wrote:

      Glad you like it! Thanks!

      Posted 1.30.16 Reply
  15. Crystal wrote:

    This looks great! I am pinning to try later. Thanks for sharing!

    Posted 1.30.16 Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken wrote:

      Thank-you! Hope you like it!

      Posted 1.30.16 Reply
  16. Lexi wrote:

    Holy Yum! I need this for breakfast!

    Posted 1.30.16 Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken wrote:

      It is a great way to start your day! 🙂

      Posted 1.30.16 Reply
  17. michelle wrote:

    coffee cake is one of my favorite things to eat for breakfast. adding graham crackers to it makes it look even better

    Posted 1.30.16 Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken wrote:

      Mine too, Michelle! It really makes it delicious 🙂

      Posted 1.30.16 Reply
  18. Alison @ Puppies & Pretties wrote:

    Oh this looks so delicious!

    Posted 1.29.16 Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken wrote:

      Thank-you!

      Posted 1.30.16 Reply
  19. The Southern Thing wrote:

    Looks good! I’ve never had anything like this before!

    Posted 1.29.16 Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken wrote:

      Thanks! The graham cracker makes it delicious!

      Posted 1.30.16 Reply
  20. Chloe | The Paper Airplane wrote:

    Oh wow. I want this right now! Perfect weekend treat.

    🙂 chloe // paperairplaneblog.com

    Posted 1.29.16 Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken wrote:

      Thank-you!

      Posted 1.30.16 Reply
  21. Alicia wrote:

    SO yummy! Totally making this, instead with a cup of coffee with some chai tea 🙂

    Posted 1.29.16 Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken wrote:

      That sounds great too! 🙂

      Posted 1.29.16 Reply
  22. Cassandra wrote:

    YUM! This looks delicious!

    Posted 1.29.16 Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken wrote:

      Thank-you! Tastes even better 😉

      Posted 1.29.16 Reply
  23. Stephanie wrote:

    Looks delicious cara!!!

    Posted 1.29.16 Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken wrote:

      Thanks Stephanie!

      Posted 1.29.16 Reply
  24. Mary wrote:

    This looks and sounds delicious! Pinned!

    Posted 1.29.16 Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken wrote:

      Thank-you so much!

      Posted 1.29.16 Reply
  25. Leah wrote:

    This sounds so delicious! I love coffee cake!

    Posted 1.29.16 Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken wrote:

      Me too! I don’t eat it often, but when I do this is my favorite 🙂

      Posted 1.29.16 Reply
  26. Patricia @ Grab a Plate wrote:

    Love that your boys call it “grammie cake!” So cute! You’re right – this would be fabulous on the weekend with a big, hot cup of coffee!

    Posted 1.29.16 Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken wrote:

      Haha, me too- it’s cute! & I agree, would be delicious with coffee 🙂

      Posted 1.29.16 Reply
  27. Kate @ Green Fashionista wrote:

    Holy deliciousness! I may have to make this over the weekend <3
    Green Fashionista

    Posted 1.29.16 Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken wrote:

      Thank-you! It is amazing and you definitely should! 🙂

      Posted 1.29.16 Reply
  28. Greta wrote:

    Love the step by step instructions! This looks so yummy!

    Posted 1.29.16 Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken wrote:

      Thank-you!

      Posted 1.29.16 Reply
  29. Chelsea wrote:

    This seriously looks sooooo yummy! Oh and I love that your a police wife! My fiancé isn’t a police officer but the’s a firefigher and EMT so I have tons of respect for police officers . 🙂

    Posted 1.29.16 Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken wrote:

      Thank-you! That’s awesome that he is a firefighter/emt. They all get respect in my book for all of their bravery/sacrifices! 🙂

      Posted 1.29.16 Reply
  30. kristen wrote:

    wow! this looks amazing ! My mouth is watering!

    Posted 1.29.16 Reply
  31. yaya wrote:

    Can you slide me a piece of cake right now? This looks so delish. Soon as I saw the first picture my mouth started watering

    Posted 1.29.16 Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken wrote:

      Haha, thank-you! It is pretty mouth-watering 😉

      Posted 1.29.16 Reply
  32. Lisa wrote:

    I pinned this for this weekend because it looks AMAZING!

    Posted 1.29.16 Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken wrote:

      Thank-you! Hope you enjoy it 🙂

      Posted 1.29.16 Reply
  33. Chrissa - Physical Kitchness wrote:

    Ok this is genius. I love graham crackers. It just screams childhood to me. I bet they taste AMAZING in this coffee cake!

    Posted 1.29.16 Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken wrote:

      Thank-you! It’s very delicious 🙂

      Posted 1.29.16 Reply
  34. kathy @ more coffee, less talky wrote:

    YUMMMM!!! i need to find a grain free version 😀

    Posted 1.29.16 Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken wrote:

      Yes, then you can indulge too! 🙂

      Posted 1.29.16 Reply
  35. Nicole wrote:

    I REALLY need to find more time to bake things. This looks heavenly.

    Posted 1.29.16 Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken wrote:

      Thank-you! I’m getting back into baking more now and I really enjoy it, especially making things with my kids. 🙂

      Posted 1.29.16 Reply
  36. The Happy Creations wrote:

    Looks wonderful and so easy to make,I’m going to try it this weekend,Thanks for sharing this recipe:)!

    Posted 1.29.16 Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken wrote:

      Thank-you! Hope you enjoy it! 🙂

      Posted 1.29.16 Reply
  37. SMD @ Life According to Steph wrote:

    I’m pinning this, MFD loves coffee cake. Grammie cake sounds great!

    Posted 1.29.16 Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken wrote:

      Thanks! You all will love it! 🙂

      Posted 1.29.16 Reply
  38. Kaitlin @ Little Goodies wrote:

    WOW that looks so amazing!!!! Yum! Might have to make this weekend 🙂

    Posted 1.29.16 Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken wrote:

      Thank-you! You won’t regret it 😉

      Posted 1.29.16 Reply
  39. Crystal // Dreams, etc. wrote:

    This looks really good! My family is big on coffee cake, so I’ll have to try it out. 🙂

    Posted 1.29.16 Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken wrote:

      Thank-you! Please do, and I hope you enjoy it 🙂

      Posted 1.29.16 Reply
  40. Erin wrote:

    WOW! This looks yummy! I love things I can make ahead of time for the family!

    Posted 1.29.16 Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken wrote:

      Thank-you! That’s the great thing with coffee cakes, they can be ate warm or at room temperature. 🙂

      Posted 1.29.16 Reply
  41. Annemarie @ justalittlebitofbacon wrote:

    That looks like a fun and easy coffee cake! Yum! 🙂

    Posted 1.29.16 Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken wrote:

      Thank-you! It is! 🙂

      Posted 1.29.16 Reply
  42. Annie wrote:

    Oh yum! This looks so good! And would be relatively easy to make gluten-free for my dietary needs! (:

    Posted 1.29.16 Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken wrote:

      Thank-you! That’s great, I know that can be a challenge sometimes. 🙂

      Posted 1.29.16 Reply
  43. Denay DeGuzman wrote:

    Ahhhh! This Graham Cracker Coffee Cake brings back delightful memories of the one my Grandma used to make. I am saving this recipe. It’s a keeper! Thank you for sharing this delicious comfort-food treat. 🙂

    Posted 1.29.16 Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken wrote:

      Aw, cakes that grandma’s make are the best! 🙂

      Posted 1.29.16 Reply
  44. Lee Anne wrote:

    Wow this looks tasty and pretty simple to make! Saving for later!
    -Lee Anne

    Posted 1.29.16 Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken wrote:

      Thank-you! It’s definitely a nice treat to whip up on the weekends 🙂

      Posted 1.29.16 Reply
  45. Melanie @ Nutritious Eats wrote:

    Well that looks delicious!! It’s been ages since I’ve had a good coffee cake.

    Posted 1.29.16 Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken wrote:

      Thank-you! This one is very easy to make 🙂

      Posted 1.29.16 Reply
  46. Candy wrote:

    More coffer cake should be made more often.

    Posted 1.29.16 Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken wrote:

      I agree Candy!

      Posted 1.29.16 Reply
  47. Andrea Nine wrote:

    Cara, this sounds so amazing and such a unique coffeecake, which I love coffee cakes and I wish I had a slice right now with my coffee, LOL! I hope your weekend is as wonderful as you are!

    Posted 1.29.16 Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken wrote:

      Thank-you! It’s very delicious! 🙂

      Posted 1.29.16 Reply
  48. Nadine wrote:

    Oh my this looks and sounds fabulous!!!! I do love a good coffee cake 🙂

    Posted 1.29.16 Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken wrote:

      Thanks! This one is great to indulge with every now and then! 🙂

      Posted 1.29.16 Reply
  49. Jennifer wrote:

    This recipe is right up my alley. I will need to try this! Happy Friday!

    Posted 1.29.16 Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken wrote:

      Thanks, have a great weekend!

      Posted 1.29.16 Reply