Amish Coffee Cake
"A simple and rustic coffee cake from the Amish."
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Serves:
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6
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
- Mix the sugar, flour and shortening until lumpy.
- Do not mix until creamy.
- Reserve 1 cup to use as topping.
- Dissolve the baking soda in the hot coffee and add to the flour mixture.
- Add the egg and vanilla.
- Spread in a 9"x12"x2" pan (please note that this is a thin batter) and sprinkle on the reserved topping.
- Bake at 325°F degrees for approximately 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.
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Reviews
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So glad to find this one here on Zaar! The cook at my children's school makes this every year for the lunch served for "Grandparents' Day". It is a simple and mild coffee cake that always pleases and my kids love it! Thanks Mercy :)
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Mercy
Longwood, FL
Greetings everyone!
My name is Mary and I am a native Floridian. I live in Central Florida with my wonderful husband of 13+ years.
I enjoy cooking simple dishes with simple ingredients.
