Fresh Strawberry Coffee Cake

Fresh Strawberry Coffee Cake
By: Jo-Anne Clark Brown

1 cup flour
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ cup buttermilk
1 egg
2 Tablespoons melted butter
1 ½ cup sliced fresh strawberries

Topping:
½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
½ cup flour
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup butter, cut into cubes
¼ cup nuts
Chop in food processor until fine.

In a large bowl combine 1 cup flour, sugar and baking soda. Add the buttermilk, egg, butter and beat until well blended. Spread the batter into a greased 8x8 glass square pan. Place sliced strawberries on top of batter. Sprinkle with topping. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.

Serve warm with whipped topping if desired.

Serves 9

“This is delightful! The flavor is subtle, but the strawberries add flavor and the topping gives a crunch…light and fluffy texture on the coffee cake section. I would recommend even as a breakfast idea.”