Cherry Nut Coffee Cake

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This is great with your morning cup of java.

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Steps

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To make the topping: in a small bowl , add the sugar and flour.

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With a pastry blender , cut in the shortening until mixture is like coarse crumbs.

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Add in walnuts.

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Stir and set aside.

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To make the cake: in a mixing bowl , cream the shortening , sugar , and vanilla.

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Add in the eggs , beating well.

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In another bowl , add the flour , baking soda , and salt.

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Stir to combine.

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Add the dry mixture to the creamed mixture alternately with the sour cream.

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Stir well after each addition.

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Spread half of the batter into a greased 13x9 inch baking dish.

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Spread half of the pie filling evenly over the batter.

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Repeat layers.

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Sprinkle topping mixture evenly.

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Bake at 350f for 50 minutes or until the top is browned and pick comes out clean.

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Let cool slightly.

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For glaze: in a small bowl , mix together the milk , powdered sugar , and vanilla.

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Drizzle over the coffee cake.

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Cut into squares and serve.

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Ingredients

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sugar, all-purpose flour, butter flavor crisco, walnuts, vanilla extract, eggs, baking soda, salt, sour cream, cherry pie filling, milk, powdered sugar