Jewish Coffee Cake

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9 inch round baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the milk. Spread the batter into the prepared pan.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon and walnuts; sprinkle over the top of the cake.
4. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven. Cake is done when it springs back to the touch.

Interesting Facts

• Jewish Coffee Cake is often served at Jewish weddings and other special occasions.
• It is also a popular dessert for Shabbat and holidays.
• The name of the cake is derived from the Yiddish word for coffee, “Kafeh”.