FAVORITE COFFEE CAKE 
 
 
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 
3/4 cup sugar 
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder 
3/4 tsp. salt 
1/4 cup shortening 
3/4 cup milk 
1 egg 
Topping (see below) 

 
Heat oven to 375F.  Grease round layer pan, 9x1.5", or square pan 8x8x2 or 
9x9x2.  Blend all ingredients except topping; beat vigorously 1/2 minute.  
Spread in pan. 
 
Sprinkle topping over batter.  Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until wooden pick 
inserted in center comes out clean.  Serve warm. 
 
9 to 12 servings. 
 
 
                                         TOPPING 
 
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed 
1/4 cup all purpose flour 
1/2 tsp. cinnamon 
3 tbsp. firm butter 
 
Mix all ingredients until crumbly.