Aunt Tina's Coffeecake My sister-in-law, Tina, made this delicious, cinnamon coffeecake for us. It's been a family favorite ever since. Perfect with a cup of coffee. Coffeecake Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup soft shortening 2 eggs 1 cup milk 3 cups flour 4 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt Streusel Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups brown sugar 6 tbs. flour 6 tsp. cinnamon 6 tbs. butter, melted 1 1/2 cups chopped nuts (optional) Directions: Blend sugar, shortening and eggs together thoroughly. Stir in milk. Mix together flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir into wet ingredients. Spread 1/2 the batter into a greased and floured 13x9" pan. Sprinkle with 1/2 the streusel mix. Add remaining batter and sprinkle remaining streusel mix on top. Bake at 375 for 25-35 minuts. Cut in 3" pieces. Serve Warm. Streusel Directions: Mix all dry ingredients together thoroughly. Add melted butter and stir with a fork until mixed well.