Bread Recipe #26 - Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake

Well, this probably can't really be considered a bread, but follow my logic: 1. was looking for a simple recipe; 2. felt like eating something cinnamony sweet; 3. already made cinnamon rolls; 4. cinnamon coffee cake is similar to cinnamon rolls, is easy to make, and finally, delicious to eat (with or without coffee). So...after this is made and tasted, no one will care whether it is a bread or maybe just a distant relative (cake family) :) Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour, 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 egg, lightly beaten, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/3 cup melted butter, 1/2 cup milk or cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract. Topping: 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup butter, softened, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 cup chopped almonds, pecans, or walnuts (optional). Glaze: 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract, enough milk to make of drizzling consistency (2-4 tablespoons). Instructions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease and flour an 8-inch or 9-inch square or round cake pan; set aside. For topping: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and softened butter (and nuts, if using); blend with a fork until crumbly. In a medium bowl, sift flour, baking powder, and salt together. In a large bowl, beat together egg, sugar, and butter. Add milk and vanilla and mix well. Stir in flour mixture until combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle topping evenly over cake. Bake in preheated 375 degree oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near middle comes out with a few crumbs. Transfer to wire rack to cool. After 10 minutes, cake may be removed from pan to serving plate or leave in baking pan and allow to cool for 30 minutes. Make glaze: In small bowl, stir powdered sugar, vanilla (or almond) extract, and 1-2 tablespoons milk. Continue to add more milk as necessary until you reach a drizzling consistency. Drizzle over cooled cake (may add more chopped nuts, if desired). "Rolling in the dough!"