Baking Powder Coffee Cake

January 19, 2013

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Our Great-Grandmother's knew how to warm up in the winter with this Depression-era coffee cake. Made with simple ingredients right from the cupboard. Serve with a piping hot cup of coffee and enjoy.

1 1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoon shortening
1 egg (beaten)
1/2 cup milk
3 tablespoons butter (melted)

Streusel Crumbs
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Sift together the dry ingredients. Work the shortening in with a pastry cutter or 2 forks. Stir in egg and milk; press lightly into greased 8-inch x 8-inch x 2-inch cake pan. Pour melted butter over top.
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Nutritions

Calories
279

Sodium
161mg
6% DV

Fat
11g
17% DV

Protein
3g
7% DV

Carbs
38g
12% DV

Fiber
1g
5% DV