Cinnamon Coffee Cake

(Preparation & Cooking time: 45 minutes; Serves: 8 to 12)

½ cup butter

½ cup sugar

2 large eggs

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup plain yogurt

Topping – Crumbly Mix

¼ cup sugar

1 tablespoon butter

2 teaspoons cinnamon

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

½ cup chopped walnuts, pecans or flaked almonds

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spray a 9 x 9 inch pan with non-stick spray or use a bit of extra butter to line the pan to prevent sticking. In a bowl, beat together the butter, sugar and eggs – add the yogurt – do not beat. In another bowl – mix the flour, baking powder, soda and salt. Slowly stir the dry ingredients into the egg yogurt mixture.

Make the topping – combine all ingredients and stir ‘til crumbly.

Pour half the batter into the pan and sprinkle half of the crumbly mixture onto it. Then add the rest of the batter and top it with the remaining crumbly mix. Bake for about 30 minutes. Test for done-ness. Serve when slightly cooled – about 15 minutes.

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My favorite breakfast is yogurt (plain!) with fruit and raw nuts. However, muffins, scones or coffee cake are occasional treats on a cold and crisp morning. A hot, freshly brewed pot of coffee balances the treat. When making it for breakfast, I cut down on the sugar and use half or three quarters of the amount.

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