Crumble Cake

This extra yummy coffee cake uses lots of brown sugar, and cinnamon.  It is a great alternative to my Old Timey Coffee Crumble recipe.  Mouth watering yummy goodness and perfect with a hot cup of coffee.

CAKE

2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2/3 cup shortening
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk

Preheat oven to 350(f)

Grease a 9 by 12-inch pan, and set aside.

Combine flour, salt, cinnamon, baking soda, and baking powder, and set aside.

In another bowl, cream sugar, brown sugar, and shortening. Mix in the eggs and beat well. Slowly mix in the dry ingredients and buttermilk.

Pour into greased pan and sprinkle with topping (recipe below).   Bake 35 minutes at 350°.  (until a toothpick inserted comes out clean)

TOPPING

1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup pecan (chopped)
1/2 cup chopped dates (optional)