Strawberry Coffee Cake

 

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 egg

1/2 cup milk

2 tablespoons butter, melted

1 1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries

TOPPING:

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup cold butter

1/4 cup chopped pecans

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, beat the egg, milk and butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Top with strawberries.


2. For topping, combine flour and sugar in a bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans if desired; sprinkle over strawberries.


3. Bake at 375 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cut into squares; serve warm.