Christmas Tea

Even though it was not a bit cold outside, today was the day for a small, Christmas tea with three ladies from church.  Kayla and I had a lot of fun getting ready.

 We got out the Christmas dishes and decorated the table.

We baked some lemon cranberry bread and Grandma's coffee cake.

The company was delightful.

Such a nice afternoon with friends.

The coffee cake is my slight adaptation of Grandma's recipe.  I usually only make it between Thanksgiving and Christmas.  It's always our birthday cake for Jesus on Christmas morning. 

Grandma's Sour Cream Coffee Cake

1 package yellow cake mix

1/2 cup sugar

1 cup sour cream

3/4 cup oil (scant)

1/4 tsp salt

3 rounded tsps brown sugar

2 rounded tsps cinnamon

4 eggs

Grease and flour tube pan (I used the mini-loaf pan this time- it made four mini-loaves).

Mix first seven ingredients with the blender well.

Add eggs one at a time.  Beat well after each one.

Bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes in tube pan.  30ish minutes in mini-loaves.

Glaze while still hot with 1/2 cup sifted confectioner sugar and 1 tablespoon warm water.