Quick and Easy Coffee Cake

• 2 cups sifted flour, sifted before measuring
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter

Topping

• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Into a mixing bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Cut butter into the dry ingredients with a fork or pastry blender. In a separate bowl combine egg with milk; add to flour mixture. Stir until mixture is well blended and smooth. Spoon into a greased and floured 9-inch layer pan. Spread dough evenly. Brush top of dough with melted butter.

Combine sugar, flour, and cinnamon; sift over the top of the cake, spreading with a fork to cover dough evenly. Bake at 400° for 25 to 30 minutes. Cut coffee cake in wedges; serve warm from the pan.