Categories: Sweet Breads- Coffee Cakes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 cup (8oz.) sour cream
• 1 3/4 to 2 cups chopped peeled tart apples
• Topping:
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 2 Tbsp. cold butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.

2. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with sour cream. Stir in apples. Transfer to two greased 8-inch square baking dishes.

3. For topping, combine brown sugar and cinnamon. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in nuts; sprinkle over batter.

4. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely.

5. Cover and freeze for up to 6 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

6. makes 2 coffee cakes (6-9 servings each)

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