Coffee Cake Gems

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Delicious coffee cake gems feature a tender crumb with a cinnamon-sugar topping, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or coffee breaks, appealing to all who enjoy sweet, flavorful treats.

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 1 beaten egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

  1. Cream 1/2 cup sugar and shortening; add beaten egg, vanilla, and salt. Beat well.
  2. Add 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, and milk; mix well.
  3. Pour batter into well-greased muffin tins.
  4. Mix remaining ingredients until crumbly; sprinkle over muffins.
  5. Bake at 375°F until well done.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

965 kcal 48% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.6g 15% DV
Total Fat 61.3g 79% DV
Carbs 85.9g 31% DV
Fiber 2.2g 8% DV
Sugar 21.2g 42% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12570.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 356.5mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 142.3mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 62.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 13.1mg 15% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1692.8mg 100% DV
Iron 6.5mg 36% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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