Maple Coffee Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup white sugar
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
3/4 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
TOPPING
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
1/2 cup maple syrup
3/4 cup coconut
2 tablespoons milk

Preparation

Mix dry ingredients. Add chopped nuts; add liquids and mix until just blended.
Spoon into greased 8-inch square pan.
Bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes. Remove from oven. Turn on broiler. Cover cake with topping. Place under broiler for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned.