Streusel-Filled Coffee Cake

1 1/2 c. sugar

1/2 c. shortening

2 eggs
1 cup milk
3 c. all-purpose flour

4 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. salt

Mix sugar, shortening, and eggs with beaters. Stir in milk. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt and add to wet mixture. Spread half the batter in greased 9x13 pan. Sprinkle with half the streusel mixture (below). Add remaining batter, and sprinkle remaining streusel over top. Bake at 375 F about 25-30 minutes. Serve warm.

Streusel Mixture

Mix together:

1 c. brown sugar, packed

1/4 c. flour

4 tsp. cinnamon

1/4 c. butter, melted

1 c. chopped nuts (optional)

This recipe is from Rachel’s roommate/cousin Eliza. A breakfast favorite to serve for company.