EASY CINNAMON COFFEE CAKE

Easy Cinnamon Coffee Cake image

Provided by motherof4boys

Categories Breads

Time 25m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
6 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup solid shortening
1/2 cup whole milk
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Grease and flour a 9 inch square pan.
In a large bowl mix together the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.
Cut in the shortening with a pastry blender to the size of small peas.
In a separate small bowl, beat the egg well; then stir in the milk and vanilla.
Add the egg-milk mixture to the flour mixture all at once.
Stir carefully until just blended.
Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
Drizzle top with melted butter.
In a small bowl mix together brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
Sprinkle on top of cake.
Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake t 425 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.