Amish Coffee Cake

A simple and rustic coffee cake from the Amish.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  cups light brown sugar
• 2  cups all-purpose flour
• 3⁄4 cup shortening
• 1  egg
• 2  teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1  cup  hot  strong coffee
• 1  teaspoon baking soda

Directions

1. Mix the sugar, flour and shortening until lumpy.
2. Do not mix until creamy.
3. Reserve 1 cup to use as topping.
4. Dissolve the baking soda in the hot coffee and add to the flour mixture.
5. Add the egg and vanilla.
6. Spread in a 9"x12"x2" pan (please note that this is a thin batter) and sprinkle on the reserved topping.
7. Bake at 325°F degrees for approximately 30 minutes.
8. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.