CRUNCHY BRAN COFFEE CAKE

1 1/4 cups boiling water 

1 cup 100% bran 

1/2 cup butter, softened 

1/2 cup sugar 

1/2 cup packed brown sugar 

2 eggs 

1 tsp vanilla extract 

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 

1 tsp baking soda 

1 tsp ground cinnamon 

1/4 tsp salt 

TOPPING: 

3 tbsp butter, melted 

1/4 cup 100% bran 

1/4 cup packed brown sugar 

1/2 cup broken walnuts 

 Combine boiling water and bran in small bowl; let stand for 2 to 3 minutes. In another bowl, cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition; add vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; mix into creamed mixture until blended. Add bran mixture; stir to blend. Pour into a greased 9-inch round cake pan or 8-inch square pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes. Combine topping ingredients, sprinkle over coffee cake. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes or until bubbly.

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