Mama Robin's Coffee Cake

By Mama Robin
@Foxylayde

I've been making this coffee cake for years and it's still my favorite one of all. It takes a little time to make, but well worth the effort. Just perfect for a Sunday morning with a nice hot cup-o-joe!

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote

Comments:

6 Comments

Serves:

9 servings

Prep:

30 Min

Cook:

30 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

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1 1/2 c: all purpose flour (sifted)
2 1/2 tsp: baking powder
1/2 tsp: salt
1: egg
3/4 c: sugar
1/3 c: butter, melted
1/2 c: milk
1 tsp: vanilla extract
1/2 c: light brown sugar, packed
2 Tbsp: butter, softened
2 Tbsp: all purpose flour
1 tsp: cinnamon
1/2 c: walnut pieces or pecan pieces (optional)

How to Make Mama Robin's Coffee Cake

Step-by-Step

1Preheat oven to 375. Lightly grease 8x8x2 square or 9x1-1/2" round cake pan.
2Prepare strusel mixture by combining ingredients in a small bowl and mixing with a fork until crumbly.
3Batter: beat egg with mixer until frothy. Add sugar & butter and beat until blended. Add milk & vanilla. Stir in flour, baking powder & salt and mix thouroughly.
4Spoon 1/2 batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle 1/2 of the strusel mixture evenly over batter. Spread remaining batter on top and sprinkle remaining strusel mixture over batter again.
5Put pan on center rack in over and bake 25-30 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
6When done, cool on wire rack for 15-20 min. Cut warm coffee cake into squares or wedges and serve immediately.