Swedish Cinnamon Coffee Cake

[made for G&P birthday coffee '72]

Place in this order in mixing bowl:
1 packet active dry yeast
2 cups Occident or King Midas flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1/4 cup butter (melted or soft)*
2/3 cup hot milk

Directions:
Beat at speed 3 for 3 minutes (Batter will climb beaters, just push down with rubber spatula). Spread in well-greased 13x9-inch pan.

Topping:
Combine 1/2 cup sugar, 2 Tablespoons butter, 1/4 cup chopped nuts, if desired, and 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon. Sprinkle over the batter. Cover. Let rise in warm place for 30 minutes, or until light.

Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Frost warm, if desired, with vanilla frosting.

*Place butter in milke to melt when milk is heated.