Graham Streusel Coffee Cake recipe

1 servings

1 1/3 cups graham cracker crumbs

3/4 cup chopped walnuts

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

2/3 cup butter, melted

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix

1 cup water

1/4 cup vegetable oil

3 eggs

1 cup confectioners' sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon butter flavored extract (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Grease a 9x13 inch pan.

Make the streusel: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, nuts, brown sugar and cinnamon.

Stir in the melted butter.

Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, water, oil, and eggs.

Beat on low speed with an electric mixer just until moistened.

Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes longer.

Spread 1/2 of the batter into a greased 9x13 inch pan.

Sprinkle on 1/2 of the streusel mixture.

Carefully spread the remaining 1/2 of the cake batter over the streusel, and sprinkle with the remaining streusel.

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Cool slightly, then drizzle with the powdered sugar icing.

Best if served warm.

Makes 12 to 16 servings.

To make the Icing: In a small bowl, combine confectioners sugar with vanilla and butter flavoring.

Add a few drops of water until you achieve drizzling consistency.