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mom's coffee cake

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Laura Leifeste
San Angelo, TX

I am not sure where Mom got this recipe, but we could never get her to make it enough. Also, not sure why she lined the baking pans with waxed paper, but why change it now?

(1 rating)
yield 10 -12
prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min

Ingredients For mom's coffee cake

  • 2 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 c
    brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 2/3 c
    shortening
  • 2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp
    nutmeg
  • 1 1/8 c
    sour milk or buttermilk
  • 2
    egss, beaten

How To Make mom's coffee cake

  • 1
    Mix flour, salt, brown sugar and shortening with pastry cutter or 2 knives until crumbly. Reserve 1/2 cup for topping.
  • 2
    Add baking powder, soda and spices to remaining mixture. Add milk and eggs; mix well. Pour into 2 waxed paper lined 8x8 baking pans; Sprinkle with reserved crumbs;
  • 3
    Chopped pecans and extra cinnamon can be sprinkled if you want extra flavor boost. Bake at 375 for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • 4
    Enjoy!!!

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