Toffee Bar Coffeecake

Enjoy a cup of robust coffee with a slice of this scrumptious coffeecake featuring a streusel topping laced with crushed toffee candy.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 cups packed brown sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 cup butter or margarine
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
8 ounces toffee candy, crushed
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, sifted flour, and butter to form a crumbly mixture. Reserve 1 cup for the topping.
3. In another bowl, combine beaten egg, buttermilk, vanilla, baking soda, and salt. Add to the crumbly mixture, mixing with an electric mixer.
4. Spoon into a greased 13x9x2-inch cake pan. Top with the reserved topping, crushed toffee candy, and chopped pecans.
5. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until tested done when a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Makes 12 servings.