Norwegian Coffee Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup hot water
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup butter, plus
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 eggs
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1-2 tablespoon cream
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

1. 1

   Bring hot water, 1/4 cup shortening and 1/4 cup butter to a boil and add 1 cup flour and 1/4 tsp salt.

2. 2

   Let cool.

3. 3

   Add eggs one at a time, beating for 1 minute after each egg, and set aside.

4. 4

   Mix like a pie crust 1/4 cup shortening, 1/4 cup butter, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 cup flour and cold water.

5. 5

   Roll on cookie sheet.

6. 6

   Spread first mixture on top.

7. 7

   Bake 10 minutes at 400F, then 30 minutes at 375°F.

8. 8

   While hot spread with frosting made by mixing remaining ingredients.