Shelly's Recipe

APPLE PECAN COFFEE CAKE

Category: Coffee Cake

Mix in a mixing bowl;
Cream 1/4 cup shortening with 3/4 cup sugar
Add 1 egg and 1/2 cup milk

Add the following dry ingredients:
1 1/2 cup sifted flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/8 tsp cloves

Spread 1/2 batter in 9 inch square baking pan.

Spread the following filling over this after it is mixed:
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp melted butter
2 tbsp flour
2 tsp cinnamon

Spread 1 cup canned apple slices over this. Spread other half batter over this, then sprinkle following over top & bake:
3 tbsp melted butter
3 tbsp honey
3/4 cup sliced pecans

Bake at 375 for 25 to 35 minutes or till tester comes out clean.

Note: If you use fresh apples – slice and saute in 2 tbsp butter.