Streusel Coffee Cake

¾ Cup Sugar

¼ Cup Soft Shortening

1 Egg

½ Cup Milk (use an additional ¼ Cup for a moister cake)

1½ Cups Sifted Flour

2 teaspoons Baking Powder

½ teaspoon Salt

½ Cup Brown Sugar, Packed

2 Tablespoons Flour

2 Tablespoons Butter, Melted

½ Cup Chopped Pecans

① Mix together sugar, shortening, and egg.

② Stir in the milk.

③ Sift together and stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt.

④ Spread one-half of the batter in a greased and floured 9" square pan.

⑤ Sprinkle with half the Streusel Mixture.

⑥ Add the remaining batter, and sprinkle remaining Streusel Mixture over top.

⑦ Bake in a 375° oven for 25 to 35 minutes.

⑧ Serve warm, fresh from the oven.

Makes nine 3" squares