Cowboy Coffee Cake

Submitted by anonymous

"This is my great grandmother's coffee cake recipe - the best I have ever tried!"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups flour
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 cup sour milk
• 2⁄3 cup shortening
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 eggs

directions

1. Combine flour, sugar, salt and shortening and mix until crumbly.
2. Reserve 1/2 cup of these crumbs. To the remaining crumbs add baking powder, baking soda and spices. Mix well.
3. Add the milk and eggs and beat well. Pour mixture into 2 8-inch square pans and sprinkle evenly with reserved crumb mixture.
4. Chopped nutes and cinnamon may also be sprinkled on top.
5. Bake at 375 degrees F for 25-30 minutes.
6. *Note* Sour milk may be faked by adding a tablspoon of vinegar to the milk and letting it sit out on the counter prior to using in the recipe.