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Recipe: Home Ec Class Cowboy Coffee Cake (8-inch square)

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HOME EC CLASS COWBOY COFFEE CAKE

"This recipe has been in my family since I was in 9th grade home ec class years ago. I make it just once a year, on Christmas morning." - Marilyn

1 1/2 cup flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup shortening

Combine flour, sugar and shortening; mix well; mix until crumbly. Remove 1/4 cup to sprinkle over top.

TO THE REMAINING CRUMBS, ADD AND MIX WELL:
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

ADD AND MIX THOROUGHLY:
1/2 cup sour milk*
1 egg, well beaten

Pour into a well-greased and floured (8-inch) square baking pan. Sprinkle with reserve crumbs.

Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 20-25 minutes.

*For sour milk, add 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup milk; let set several minutes.

Makes 1 (8-inch) square cake
Source: Marilyn J. Barney, 1994
MsgID: 0111380
Shared by: Betsy at Recipelink.com
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