BUTTERMILK COFFEE CAKE 
2 1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. brown sugar, packed
3/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. salad oil
1/2 c. walnuts, chopped
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 c. buttermilk

Sift flour, measure and sift into the large bowl of your mixer with salt and cinnamon. Add brown sugar, sugar and salad oil. Mix on medium speed until well blended and feathery. Take out 3/4 cup of mixture for topping; add nuts and the 1 teaspoon cinnamon and mix. Set aside.

To the remaining mixture add baking soda, baking powder, egg and buttermilk. Mix until smooth. Spoon mixture into a buttered pan (13 x 9 x 2 inches) and level off top. Sprinkle the reserved topping evenly over the top and lightly press it with back of spoon. Bake in moderate oven, 350 degrees (325 degrees for glass pan) 30-40 minutes or until it tests done. Cut into squares. Serve warm. Serves 12.

 

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