MAMA ROBIN'S COFFEE CAKE

Mama Robin's Coffee Cake image

Provided by Mama Robin

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 14

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
STREUSEL
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)

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375. Lightly grease 8x8x2 square or 9x1-1/2" round cake pan.
2. Prepare strusel mixture by combining ingredients in a small bowl and mixing with a fork until crumbly.
3. Batter: 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.
4. Spoon 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.
5. Put pan on center rack in over and bake 25-30 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
6. When done, cool on wire rack for 15-20 min. Cut warm coffee cake into squares or wedges and serve immediately.