German Coffee Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375F.
2. 2
   Lightly grease a 9x9-inch square pan.
3. 3
   Melt margarine, stir in brown sugar and cinnamon, and set aside.
4. 4
   Sift together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
5. 5
   Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until size of small peas.
6. 6
   Make a well in the center (volcano).
7. 7
   In another bowl, slightly beat egg with a whisk.
8. 8
   Add in milk and vanilla.
9. 9
   Add the liquid ingredients to the well, and mix until moistened.
10. 10
    Put batter evenly into cake pan.
11. 11
    Sprinkle cinnamon topping over.
12. 12
    Bake for 30-35 minutes.