*Leona's Crumb Cake* Makes one 9 inch square cake Delicious cake that is fabulous as a dessert, served warm with some ice cream on the side, or as a great brunchtime coffee cake! 2 cups light brown sugar (packed) (440g) 2 cups sifted all purpose flour (280g) 1/2 cup butter (4 ounces) 1 large free range egg 1 tsp baking soda 1 cup of sour milk or buttermilk (250ml) 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla cinnamon (about 1/2 tsp) Preheat the oven to 180*C/350*F. Butter and flour a 9 inch square baking pan. Set aside. Combine the brown sugar, flour and butter in a large bowl, rubbing in the butter until the mixture is crumbly. Remove 1 cup (170g) of the crumbs and set aside for later. Beat the eg lightly and add to the remaining crumbs. Dissolve the soda in the milk and then add along with the salt, and vanilla. Beat the mixture only until smooth. Spread into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle the reserved crumbs evenly over top. Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean. Cool in pan on a rack. Cut into squares to serve. |