BEN LIPPEN SCHOOL COFFEE CAKE (MRS. HATHAWAY'S RECIPE)

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This is a delicious breakfast coffee cake that sustained thousands of boarding school students for nearly 40 years!

Provided by Alicia Gluckman

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Coffee Cake Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup butter
⅓ cup white sugar
1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
⅔ cup milk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons white sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, cream together 1/4 cup butter and 1/3 cup of sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla until well blended. Combine 1 1/2 cups of flour, salt and baking powder; stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the milk. Spread evenly in a 9x9 inch baking pan.
  • In a small bowl, stir together 2 tablespoons flour, 5 tablespoons sugar, and cinnamon. Add 2 tablespoons of butter, and pinch into the dry mixture using your fingers until the mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle over the top of the cake.
  • Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Cholesterol 42.5 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 214.7 mg, Sugar 15.3 g

Anija Sasanka
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This coffee cake is the perfect gift for a friend or family member. It's sure to be a hit!


Joydip Paul
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I made this coffee cake in a bundt pan, and it turned out beautifully.


Kayde
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I had to omit the walnuts from the streusel topping. It was still delicious!


Mehar Ishtiaq
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This coffee cake is way too expensive. I can get a better one at the grocery store for half the price.


Mwangi Nduta
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my coffee cake didn't rise properly.


Morgan P
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my coffee cake turned out dry and crumbly.


Kyanjo Cecil
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This coffee cake is a lot of work, but it's worth it. It's the perfect cake for a special occasion.


Tashanta Grant
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I had a little trouble getting the streusel topping to come together, but it was worth the effort. The coffee cake was delicious!


Aviwe Saphulana
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This coffee cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think it would be perfect for someone with a sweet tooth.


Sadam Junejo
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best coffee cake I've ever had.


Symo Maina
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This coffee cake is the perfect way to start the day. It's so moist and flavorful.


Dan Chikumba
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I made this coffee cake for a brunch party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Aiko Sabian
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I'm not usually a fan of coffee cake, but this one was really good. The streusel topping was especially delicious.


Rizvi Kainat
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My family loved this coffee cake. It was gone in no time!


april yang
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This coffee cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the hint of cinnamon in it.


Success Adole
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I love the streusel topping on this coffee cake. It's so crunchy and flavorful.


Cynthia Bou
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This is my go-to coffee cake recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser, and it's perfect for any occasion.


Valerie Sheppard
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I've made this coffee cake several times now, and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly.


Tayyaba Anwar
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This coffee cake was a hit! It was moist and flavorful, with a perfect crumb. I loved the streusel topping, which added a nice crunchy texture.