Norwegian Coffee Cake

This cake can be frozen before cooking. After thawing for 10-15 minutes, cook as directed below.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1  cup hot water
• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 1⁄2 cup butter, plus
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 2  cups flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3  eggs
• 2  tablespoons cold water
• 3⁄4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 -2  tablespoon  cream
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  almond extract

Directions

1. Bring hot water, 1/4 cup shortening and 1/4 cup butter to a boil and add 1 cup flour and 1/4 tsp salt.
2. Let cool.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating for 1 minute after each egg, and set aside.
4. Mix like a pie crust 1/4 cup shortening, 1/4 cup butter, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 cup flour and cold water.
5. Roll on cookie sheet.
6. Spread first mixture on top.
7. Bake 10 minutes at 400F, then 30 minutes at 375°F.
8. While hot spread with frosting made by mixing remaining ingredients.