Mrs. Mac's Coffee Cake

By Addie

This recipe was in my late mother-in-law's recipe box, and we enjoyed this wonderful cake for several years. As far as we know, it originated back in the early 1800's. Mrs. Mac was the mother of my mother-in-law's best friend, Betsy Mac. Her mother was given the recipe from her mother,who got it from her mother. I keep extra copies around because, without a doubt, someone will ask for them. I hope you enjoy this as much as we do. (Elaine Maxwell)

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 2 cups flour
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoonsful baking powder
• 1 cup butter, divided in half
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1-2 teasppons vanilla extract
• Brown sugar
• Cinnamon to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat eggs, sugar till creamed. Add milk mixed with vanilla, alternately with flour mixed with salt,baking powder. Add 1/2 cup of the butter,melted. Pour batter into 8"x8" oiled and floured pan. Sprinkle lots of brown sugar on top to cover,follwed by cinnamon, to taste.Pour on remaining melted 1/2 cup of butter over the sugar and cinnamon. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes or till toothpick comes out clean.