1 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose
1 flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup shortening
1 egg
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 apple, cored and chopped
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp butter
1/2 tsp cinnamon
Directions
"This coffee cake, moist and spicy, with a buttery
streusel topping, is perfect with a cup of hot coffee
or tea. The recipe, which comes from a ten-year-old
Meghan Barron of Arnold, Maryland, is the grand prize
winner in our 1993 WinterBake competition's junior
division." - King Arthur
In a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder,
soda and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat together sugar and shortening
till fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Stir about half
the dry ingredients into the sugar mixture. Mix in
sour cream, then stir in remainder of dry ingredients.
Mix in apple. Spread evenly in a lightly greased and
floured 8" round pan.
In a small bowl, mix nuts, brown sugar, butter and
cinnamon till crumbly. Sprinkle over coffee cake.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or
until cake tests done. Serve warm.
From: King Arthur Flour Posted by: Debbie Carlson -
Cooking Echo
Servings: 6 servings
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We hope you enjoy this King Arthur Apple Nut Coffee Cake recipe.
