A Cup of Coffee Cake

Name: A Cup of Coffee Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 batch (about 3-1/2 cups mix).
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup packed brown sugar; ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup brewed coffee, room temperature; 1/2 cup canola oil

This mix is easy, delicious—and full of the flavors teachers need to get through their day! Instant coffee works fine as a substitute for the brewed, if you like. —Deborah Dubord, Fayette, Maine

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup packed brown sugar
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
1 large egg
1/2 cup brewed coffee, room temperature
1/2 cup canola oil

Directions

Place walnuts and chocolate chips in a small plastic bag. Whisk together flour, salt and baking soda. Transfer to a 1-qt. glass jar. Layer with brown sugar and walnut mixture. Cover and store in a cool dry place up to 3 months.
To prepare coffee cake: Preheat oven to 350°. Whisk egg, coffee and canola oil. Add flour and brown sugar mixture; mix until combined. Pour batter into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Sprinkle with nuts and chocolate chips. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.