Snickerdoodle Cake II

A small coffee cake made from scratch with a crumb topping. Great to make in a hurry for intimate gatherings.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 234 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ cup white sugar
• ¾ cup milk
• ¼ cup shortening
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8 inch square pan. Make topping by mixing 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon with 1 tablespoon butter. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl mix flour, baking powder and 1/2 cup sugar. Cut in shortening to a fine grain. In a separate small bowl beat egg, then pour in milk and mix together. Beat into dry mixture with minimum of strokes.

Step 3

Spread batter into prepared pan and sprinkle with topping. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Serve warm.