Cowboy Coffee Cake

I got this recipe from my Aunt - it tastes wonderful! Perfect with a fresh cup of coffee!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 18
• Yields: 2 cakes

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups  sifted flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2  cups brown sugar
• 2⁄3 cup shortening
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1  cup  sour milk
• 2  well-beaten eggs
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped  nuts
•  cinnamon

Directions

1. Combine flour, sugar, salt& shortening- mix until crumbly.
2. Reserve 1/2 cup of crumbs.
3. To remaining crumbs add baking powder, soda& spices- mix thoroughly.
4. Add milk& eggs- mix well.
5. Pour into 2 greased& floured 8x8x2" baking pans.
6. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs, nuts& cinnamon to taste.
7. Bake at 375 for 25-30 minutes.