Old Fashioned Crumb Cake

01Method

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 7x11 inch baking pan or casserole dish and set aside.

2. 2

   Combine the sugar, flour, and butter in a bowl, working the butter in with a fork until the mixture forms coarse crumbs. Reserve half a cup of this crumb mixture to use as the topping.

3. 3

   Into the remaining crumb mixture, stir in the cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt. Gently fold in the buttermilk and egg until just combined. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and scatter the reserved crumb topping evenly over the surface.

4. 4

   Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.