Grandma Nadine's Famous Crumb Cake
Grandma Nadine is famous for this incredibly moist and crumb-heavy cake. If you're looking for a great old-fashioned recipe, try out Grandma Nadine's Famous Crumb Cake. The brown sugar and cinnamon crumb topping is similar to coffee cake, so you can enjoy this sweet treat any time of day. This recipe stands the test of time, and is one of those recipe that gets passed down from generation to generation.
Cooking Time40 min
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 1/2 cup sifted all purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg, beaten
- 3/4 cup of milk
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
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Mix shortening, sugar, and 2 cups of flour until crumbly and fine. Reserve 3/4 of this mixture and set off to the side.
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Sift the rest of the flour and add it to the baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix in the crumb mixture. Add the egg and milk, mixing well.
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Pour into an 8-inch baking pan that has been lined with oiled parchment paper. Take the reserved crumbs and sprinkle it on top of the cake. Bake for 35 - 40 minutes.