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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A simple and rustic coffee cake from the Amish. Ingredients:
2 cups light brown sugar |
2 cups all-purpose flour |
3/4 cup shortening |
1 egg |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
1 cup hot strong coffee |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
Directions:
1. Mix the sugar, flour and shortening until lumpy.
2. Do not mix until creamy.
3. Reserve 1 cup to use as topping.
4. Dissolve the baking soda in the hot coffee and add to the flour mixture.
5. Add the egg and vanilla.
6. Spread in a 9 x12 x2 pan (please note that this is a thin batter) and sprinkle on the reserved topping.
7. Bake at 325°F degrees for approximately 30 minutes.
8. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.
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