WHAT'S COOKING?

Raised Coffee Cake
(Submitted for the church cookbook by Fleda Mulkey.)

1 c warm mashed potatoes
1 c sugar
1 c soft butter
5 c sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
3 pkgs. yeast (dissolved in 1 c lukewarm water)
2 eggs

Let rise in a large bowl overnight. In the morning, knead lightly on floured pastry cloth. Divide dough into several balls (6 or 7), roll out ½” thick. Put into greased pans, patting to fit corners. Let rise 2 hours. Press deep holes into dough. Sprinkle top and holes with topping. Bake at 375º for 15 – 20 minutes. Dribble with frosting while hot.

Topping Frosting 1 c powdered sugar
1 c brown sugar 1 Tbs. cream
1 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp vanilla
2 Tbs. soft butter