Cinnamon Breakfast Cake

This can be made the night before to save time in the morning.

Batter:

1/1/2 c flour

1/4 c sugar

1 T baking powder

1/2 t cinnamon

1/4 c shortening

2/3 c milk

1 egg

2/3 c nuts (optional)

Topping:

4 T flour

6 T sugar

3 T softened butter or margarine

1 t cinnamon

Grease or spray 8x8 pan.  If cooking immediately, preheat oven to 400.

 

Start batter by mixing dry ingredients.  Cut in shortening.  Add milk and egg.  Mix only until ingredients are moistened.  Add nuts if desired.  Pour into 8x8 pan.

Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle over batter.

If saving for the morning, cover with foil or plastic and refrigerate at this point.

In the morning, sit it out on the counter while oven is heating.  Bake at 400 for 20-25 minutes.