This handwritten recipe card was found in a large collection and is dated Tues. Feb 2, 1971. I’ve typed it out below along with a scanned copy.

Apple Pecan Coffee Cake

375° for 25 to 35 min. or till tester comes out clean

Mix in a mixing bowl;

Cream 1/4 cup shortening with 3/4 c. sugar
Add 1 egg and 1/2 cup milk

Add the following dry ingredients:

1 1/2 cup sifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. cloves

Spread 1/2 batter in 9″ sq. or 9″ round pan (sq. would be best)

Spread the following filling over this after it is mixed:

1/2 cup brown sugar and 2 Tbsp. melted butter
2 Tbsp. flour and 2 tsp. cinnamon

Spread 1 cup canned apple slices over this.

Spread other half batter over this, then sprinkle following over top & bake:

3 Tbsp melted butter, 3 Tbsp. honey and 3/4 cup sliced pecans

Note: If you use fresh apples – slice and saute in 2 Tbsp. butter.