Subject: Sour Cream Coffee Cake
From: Unicorn (unicorn@indenial.com)
Date: Tue Feb 08 2000 - 03:51:38 EST
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: FOOD FUNNY :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Here is yet another one from the mysterious "DRSPAGHETI." Boy, this
guy is good.
A woman walks into the butcher shop just before closing. She says,
"Thank Heavens I've made it in time! Have you any chicken?"
The butcher opens his fridge and takes out his only chicken, and plops
it onto the scale. It weighs 2 1/2 pounds.
"Ah, haven't you anything bigger?" the woman inquires.
The butcher returns the chicken to the fridge, takes it out again, and
plops it onto the scale, only this time, he keeps his thumb on the
chicken. The scale shows 3 1/4 pounds.
"Marvelous!" says the woman. "I'll take both of them please."
::::::::::::::::::::::::::: TODAY'S RECIPE ::::::::::::::::::::::::::
None of my food dictionaries give a clue as to how the name "coffee
cake" came into being, so I assume that it is because they are usually
served at breakfast or brunch, and coffee is the usual beverage. I
guess all we really need to know is that they are a great way to start
the day.
Sour Cream Coffee Cake
1+1/2 cups (375 ml) all-purpose flour
1 cup (250 ml) sugar
2 tsp (10 ml) baking powder
1/2 tsp (2 ml) baking soda
1/2 tsp (2 ml) ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp (1 ml) salt
1 cup (250 ml) sour cream
2 eggs
1 recipe streusel topping (see below)
1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped nuts (optional)
Sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon,
and salt. Beat the sour cream and eggs together and add to the dry
ingredients. Stir until just smooth, do not over stir. Spread in a
lightly greased 9 x 9 inch (23 x 23 cm) pan and top with the streusel
and optional chopped nuts. Bake in a preheated 350F (180C) oven for
20 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature. Serves 4 to 6.
Streusel Topping
2 Tbs (30 ml) all-purpose flour
2 Tbs (30 ml) butter
6 Tbs (90 ml) sugar
1/2 tsp (2 ml) ground cinnamon
A grating of fresh nutmeg
Blend all ingredients with a fork until crumbly in texture. Makes
about 2/3 cup (180 ml).
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