Coffee Cake Mix

From Taste of Home's Quick Cooking. This makes enough mix for two coffee cakes.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 18
• Yields: 2 cakes

Ingredients

• CAKE MIX

• 4  cups flour
• 2  cups  packed brown sugar
• 2⁄3 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1⁄3 cup dry buttermilk, powder
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 2  teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1  cup shortening

• TOPPING MIX

• 1⁄2 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 8 squares)
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped pecans
• 1⁄4 cup  packed brown sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY)

• 4  eggs, divided
• 2  cups water, divided

Directions

1. Combine the first eight ingredients.
2. Cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly.
3. In a small bowl, combine the topping mix ingredients.
4. Store both mixes in separate airtight containers in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.
5. Yield: 2 batches (9 cups cake mix, 1-1/3 cups topping).
6. TO PREPARE ONE COFFEE CAKE: Preheat oven to 350°F.
7. Combine 2 eggs, 1 cup water and 4-1/2 cups cake mix just until blended.
8. Pour in greased 9 inch square baking pan.
9. Sprinkle with 2/3 cup topping mix.
10. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.