Baked Goodies: Cowboy Coffee Cake

My brother was taking a culinary class and decided to share some of the easy recipes with me. This "Cowboy Coffee Cake" is my favorite so far.

It is a nice little treat any time of the day with coffee, tea and maybe a side of fruit. 

The recipe is as follows:

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 teaspoon vinegar
• 1/2 Cup milk
• 1 1/4 Cup all-pupose flour
• 3/4 Cup brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 Cup shortening
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 egg

Instructions:

1. Prepare sour milk:
Add a 1/2 teaspoon vinegar to 1/2 Cup milk
Let stand for 5 minutes

2. In medium bowl mix

• 1 1/4 Cup all purpose flour
• 3/4 Cup brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

3. Cut in until crumbly:

• 1/3 Cup Shortening

4. Set aside 1/4 cup of this mixture for topping

5. In a small bowl blend together the following:

• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

6. Add the spices to the bowl with the flour mixture. Mix together.

7. Add sour milk and egg to bowl. Mix together lightly

8. Pour into greased and floured baking pan.

9. Sprinkle 1/4 Cup crumb topping over cake.

10. Bake at 375 F. for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean

I hope that you enjoy this as much as my family does.