Peach Yogurt Coffee Cake

Posted by Cookin Dad at recipegoldmine.com 9/22/02 7:45:58 am

Dear Recipe Goldmine Friends,

It has been a long time since I last checked in. As many of you might know, I returned to the states for a month-long vacation last summer. While it was great to visit with relatives and friends, I did pay a BIG price when I returned to my office (lots of unfinished work and long hours--smile).

My trip to the states was enlightening to say the least. I discovered that many things have changed for the better, especially in Northern Virginia where I found there to be more of a sense of community. There are also awesome shopping centers (at least to me since I don't visit them everyday) that have sprung up everywhere. Wow!--talk about consumer choices.

Anyhow, it was also great to finally have a chance to stock up on impossible-to-find items such as coconut extract, double boilers, roasting pans, countertop fryers, etc. When I passed through customs, they must have thought I had a few loose screws. Now that I'm caught up on most of my work, I plan to put all of these aforementioned items--that most people take for granted--to use.

I miss visiting online with everyone and look forward to spending more time now that I am able to balance work, family and recreation. This past year has been fulfilling , but quite overwhelming. Anyhow, without further ado, here is a coffee cake recipe I recently threw together as an experiment. The kids and wife gobbled it up and I think you will enjoy it too. My family also liked the firm topping due to addition of oats. Lastly, I will also post a Szechuan Chicken recipe in a few minutes. Hope all is well with everyone and sorry for such a long message.

Regards,

Cookin' Dad

Peach Yogurt Coffee Cake:

1 cup (2 sticks) margarine
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
7/8 cup of your favorite peach yogurt
1 teaspoon butter extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract (can leave out if
    not available in your area supermarket)
2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt

Topping:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup Quaker oats
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup margarine

To make topping, mix all ingredients except margarine. Cut in margarine until mixture is crumbly.

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Sift all dry ingredients and set aside.

In another bowl, cream sugars and margarine until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Alternately add peach yogurt and flour mixture, starting with and ending with flour. Stir in extracts. Pour batter into greased and floured 8-inch square pan. Sprinkle topping over the batter in the pan. Bake for about 45 minutes. Enjoy!