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
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In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
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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.
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For topping, combine brown sugar and cinnamon. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in nuts; sprinkle over batter.
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Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
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Cover and freeze for up to 6 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
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makes 2 coffee cakes (6-9 servings each)