Seattle Coffee Mug Cake Recipe

Name: Seattle Coffee Mug Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Butter, for pan; Flour, for pan; 7 sweet dinner rolls (recommended: King's Hawaiian); 1 box (1-pound, 14-ounces) cinnamon swirl coffee cake mix (recommended: Pillsbury); 3/4 cup hot water; 1 teaspoon instant espresso; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 3 eggs; 1 cup whole milk; 1 tablespoon sugar

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Butter and flour a 10-cup bundt pan or square baking dish.
3
Slice 1-inch off tops of rolls.
4
Tear tops into 1-inch pieces; set aside.
5
Place bottoms of rolls, cut side up, in prepared pan.
6
Combine coffee cake batter mix (reserve cinnamon swirl packet), water, instant espresso, oil, and 2 eggs in a large bowl.
7
Beat until well blended.
8
Pour half of batter over rolls.
9
Sprinkle with contents of cinnamon swirl packet.
10
Whisk remaining 1 egg, milk, and sugar in another bowl to blend.
11
Add reserved roll tops to milk mixture; set aside until milk mixture is absorbed.
12
Pour bread mixture over cake batter in pan, and then pour remaining batter over.
13
Using a skewer or wooden chopstick, swirl batters together.
14
Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center of cake comes out clean.
15
Cool cake in pan on a cooling rack for 25 minutes.
16
Invert cake onto cooling rack; remove pan.
17
Place cake right side up on a platter and serve warm.
18
For a cute presentation, serve slices in coffee mugs.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Butter, for pan, Flour, for pan, 7 sweet dinner rolls (recommended: King's Hawaiian), 1 box (1-pound, 14-ounces) cinnamon swirl coffee cake mix (recommended: Pillsbury), and more.

Yes, Seattle Coffee Mug Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Seattle Coffee Mug Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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