There was no better treat than the Union Coffeecake served at the Student Union Building. The North Texan published the recipe many years ago, and my husband and I make it about four times a year.

What a sweet reminder of my college days!

Elaine Wood Lloyd Hildebrand ('72)
Bedford

The winter issue referenced the coffeecake at the UB. Funny how that scene and the heavenly taste was in me immediately. Where can I get that recipe?

Margaret Brewer Needle ('67)
Chandler

Editor's note: Here is that popular recipe. You also can still find the coffeecake on campus during special events.

Union Coffeecake

Cake:

• ½ cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Topping:

• ¼ cup margarine, melted
• ¾ cup sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
• ¼ cup flour

Cake: Cream shortening and sugar. Add egg. Blend in flour, baking powder and salt. Add milk a little at a time, while mixing. Add vanilla. Pour into an 8x8-inch greased pan.

Topping: Sift dry ingredients. Pour melted butter over unbaked cake. Sprinkle dry ingredients over top.

Bake in 350-degree oven until lightly browned and toothpick comes out clean. Do not overcook or topping will crack when served.