Shelly's Recipe

BUTTERMILK CRUNCH CAKE

Category: Cakes

2 1/4 cups flour, divided
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, divided
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 egg
1 cup buttermilk

In large mixing bowl combine 2 cups of the flour, brown sugar, butter, sugar, 1/2 tsp of the cinnamon, and salt. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Reserve 3/4 cup of mixture; stir walnuts and 1 tsp cinnamon into reserved mixture. Set nut mixture aside.

In a small bowl stir together remaining 1/4 cup flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Stir into butter mixture. In a small bowl stir together egg and buttermilk; add to butter mixture. Beat until smooth. Pour batter into a greased and floured 13x9 inch baking pan. Sprinkle reserved nut mixture evenly over the batter; lightly press into batter. Bake at 350 for 25 to 30 minutes or until done. Cool slightly on wire rack. Cut cake into squares; serve warm.