Merk'S Coffeecake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 50 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A moist, flavorful coffeecake featuring cinnamon, nuts, and a tender crumb, perfect for breakfast or brunch gatherings with family and friends.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 2 cups sifted flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 pint sour cream
  • 6 tablespoons butter or oleo, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup chopped nuts

Instructions

  1. Cream shortening, sugar, and vanilla thoroughly.
  2. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. Sift flour, baking soda, and cinnamon together.
  4. Add to creamed mixture and mix well.
  5. Spread half of batter in a greased 10-inch tube pan lined with wax paper.
  6. Cream butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon together.
  7. Add chopped nuts and mix well.
  8. Sprinkle half of this nut mixture evenly over the batter in the pan.
  9. Spread remaining batter over the nut mixture.
  10. Sprinkle remaining sugar and cinnamon mixture on top.
  11. Bake at 350°F for about 50 minutes or until done.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

984 kcal 49% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.9g 14% DV
Total Fat 64.5g 83% DV
Carbs 82.4g 30% DV
Fiber 2.1g 7% DV
Sugar 34g 68% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 6963.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 394.5mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 78.5mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 19mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 121mg 9% DV
Iron 2.2mg 12% DV

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

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