When you think of your grandmother, what delicious foods come to mind? Warm chocolate chip cookies? Spicy enchiladas?
My grandmother, dubbed Momeye, was famous for an unfortunate signature dish consisting of a can of spinach, plopped right into a pan to heat up. This delicacy was then enhanced with a splash of vinegar and served up to her seven children. “Bon appetit kids — hey, why are you gagging?”
Luckily, my grandmother had one recipe that redeemed her. And that, my dear readers, is her coffee cake. Momeye’s coffee cake is cheap, easy to make, super-yummy, and requires only those ingredients found in most everyone’s pantry. Perfect for brunches, desserts and potlucks. It will save you and your wallet from last-minute runs to the bakery.
Momeye’s Coffee Cake:
Mix together dry ingredients:
- 3 cups of flour
- 1-1/2 cups of granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 3 beaten eggs
- 1-1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted butter
- Mix the wet ingredients into the dry by hand (not by mixer) with a few quick strokes, as you would muffins.
- Pour batter into a greased 9 X 13 pan.
- Sprinkle either cinnamon sugar or brown sugar on top.
- Bake at 325 degrees for 40 minutes.
I have made these additions/substitutions with delicious results:
- Raspberries, blackberries, apples, blueberries, bananas.
- Replacement of 1/2 cup of flour with oatmeal or whole-wheat flour.
- Soy milk, egg substitute.
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I called my dad the other day asking for two of my gran’s recipes: her golden syrup dumplings and self-saucing chocolate pudding. They were staples in our household growing up and are the perfect comfort food on cold winter nights. Add some double cream for a truly indulgent experience.