Apple Coffee Cake

By marlene

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter flavored shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 3/4 to 2 cups chopped apples
• Topping
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 2 tbs cold margarine
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Preparation

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, cream together shortening and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla then mix well. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Then add to cream mixture alternately with sour cream. Stir in apples. Transfer to greased 8 inch square baking dish. For topping combine brown sugar and cinnamon. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in nuts and sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350* for 30 -35 minutes. Cover and freeze for up to 6 months.