November 08, 2006

Cowboy Coffee Cake


2 1⁄2 cups flour 2 cups brown sugar 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 2⁄3 cup shortening 1 cup milk 2 eggs 2 teaspoons baking powder 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1⁄2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Mix flour, sugar, salt and shortening until crumbly. Reserve l/2 cup. To remaining crumbs add baking powder, soda, and spices. Mix well. Add milk and eggs. Mix well. Pour into a 9 x 13 greased and floured pan. Top with reserved crumbs. Bake at 375 for 25 to 30 minutes.