CINNAMON-WALNUT COFFEE CAKE

Cinnamon-Walnut Coffee Cake image

My grandmother came from Germany with a treasure trove of recipes. She was a farmer's wife, raised seven children and had 28 grandchildren. Every Christmas and Easter, she hosted the family dinner, cooking everything herself. This coffee cake was one of my favorites.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup 2% milk
TOPPING:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons cold butter
1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk, beating well after each addition., Transfer to a greased 9-in. square baking pan. In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar and cinnamon; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in nuts. Sprinkle over top. , Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478 calories, Fat 23g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 396mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.