2 cups brown sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup shortening
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup strong coffee, hot
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1. Mix brown sugar, flour, and shortening until crumbly. Do not mix until creamy.
2. Reserve 1 cup to use as topping.
3. Dissolve baking soda in hot coffee and add to flour mixture.
4. Add egg, vanilla, and cinnamon.
5. Spread in 9×12×2-inch pan; batter will be thin.
6. Sprinkle with reserved topping.
7. Bake at 325°F for approximately 30 minutes.