Cowboy Coffee Cake Recipe

Name: Cowboy Coffee Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups brown sugar; 2/3 cup shortening; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 cup sour milk (put lemon juice in milk to make it sour, see NOTE); 2 well beaten eggs

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups brown sugar
2/3 cup shortening
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup sour milk (put lemon juice in milk to make it sour, see NOTE)
2 well beaten eggs

1
Grease and flour two 8-inch round pans.
2
Line bottoms with wax paper.
3
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F.
4
Combine flour, salt, sugar, and shortening together with pastry blender.
5
When blended, take out 1/2 cup of crumbs and reserve.
6
To remaining crumbs add baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and mix well.
7
Then add milk and eggs.
8
Stir together.
9
Pour into prepared pans.
10
Sprinkle reserved crumbs on top.
11
Bake 20 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
12
NOTE: All you are trying to achieve with the sour milk is the necessary acidity for raising as sour milk reacts differently with baking powder than regular milk. The intention is for the milk to sour, not curdle -- if it curdles slightly it's not a problem. You could achieve the same result substituting an equal amount of buttermilk. However unless you have a use for the rest of a quart of buttermilk, most people prefer to use the lemon method and sour just enough regular milk to use in the recipe. Just add the lemon to the milk while you are getting the dry ingredients ready and it will be just fine.

805

kcal

Calories

Fat

170

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 cups brown sugar, 2/3 cup shortening, and more.

Yes, Cowboy Coffee Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cowboy Coffee Cake

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