Jen's Price Coffee Cake (streusel filled)

3/4 C sugar
1/4 C soft shortening
1 egg
1/2 C milk
1 1/2 C flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt

In a mixing bowl, mix the sugar and shortening. Add the egg and milk, mix well. Then add the flour, baking powder and salt, mix until combined. Spread half of the batter in a greased 9x9 pan.

Streusel mixture:
1/2 C brown sugar
2 Tbs flour
2 tsp cinnamon
2 Tbsp. butter, melted
1/2 C nuts (optional)

In a small mixing bowl, mix the dry ingredients. Add the melted butter and stir until crumbly. Sprinkle half the streusel mixture over the first half of batter in the baking pan. Spread the remaining batter over the streusel. Top with remaining streusel mix. Bake at 375 degrees for 25-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.