Lemon Coffee Cake

• sugar↗1 1⁄4 cups

  divided

• vegetable oil↗3⁄4 cup
• eggs↗4
• flour↗2 cups
• baking powder↗1 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• lemon pie filling1
• cinnamon↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a mixing bowl combine 1 cup sugar and oil; mix well. Add eggs and beat until light and lemon colored.

2. 2

   Combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to the egg mixture and mix well.

3. 3

   Pour half the batter into a greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish. Spread pie filling over batter. Top with remaining batter.

4. 4

   Combine the cinnamon and remaining ¼ cup sugar. Sprinkle sugar mixture over top of batter.

5. 5

   Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.