Tra-la coffee cakes

16 cakes

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
10California dried figs (stewed and drained)
2Eggs
½cupSugar
½cupMilk
½cupBrown sugar
1tablespoonFlour
1teaspoonCinnamon
3tablespoonsShortening; melted
cupSifted all-purpose flour
½teaspoonSalt
2teaspoonsBaking powder
3tablespoonsButter or margarine; melted
Chopped walnut meats (if desired)

Directions

TOPPING

Snip stems from figs, cut them into small bits. Combine figs, eggs, sugar, milk, shortening. Beat together until well mixed. Sift flour, measure and sift again with salt and baking powder.

Add to first mixture, stir until just mixed. Place paper baking cups into muffin tins. Spoon batter into cups, filling them half full.

Sprinkle with topping. Bake in moderately hot oven (375 F.) for about 15 minutes or until light brown and firm to touch.

Source: 48 Family Favorites with California Figs Reprinted with the permission of The California Fig Advisory Board Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias