FRUIT COFFEE CAKE 
2 c. raspberries or 2 c. peeled, chopped apples, apricots, peaches or pineapple
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 c. sugar
3 tbsp. cornstarch

Mix lemon juice, sugar and cornstarch; stir into the fruit and cook until thickened. Cool. 1/2 c. sugar 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/8 tsp. mace

In a mixing bowl stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, mace and salt. 1 egg, slightly beaten 1/2 c. milk 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Cut butter into flour mixture until it resembles fine crumbs. Combine egg, milk and vanilla. Add to flour mixture, mixing until blended.

Spread half of the batter in a greased 9x9x2 inch pan. Spread the fruit over batter. Spread remaining batter over fruit.

TOPPING:

1/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. flour
2 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. walnuts, chopped

Mix the sugar, flour and mix butter until it resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in nuts; sprinkle over batter in baking pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 40-45 minutes. Cool. Makes 12 servings.

 

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