Cherry Breakfast Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350.
2. 2
   Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
3. 3
   In a medium bowl, using your fingers, combine 3 cups flour, the brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
4. 4
   Mix in all but 2 tablespoons butter until large crumbs form; set aside.
5. 5
   In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, the egg and the buttermilk.
6. 6
   In a medium bowl, stir together the remaining 1 1/2 cups flour, the granulated sugar, baking powder and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
7. 7
   Add the egg mixture and stir to form a thick, smooth batter.
8. 8
   Fold about a third of the reserved crumb mixture into the batter; spread evenly into the prepared baking dish.
9. 9
   Scatter the cherries over the batter; sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture on top.
10. 10
    Bake the cake until golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes.
11. 11
    Transfer to a rack to cool for about 20 minutes before serving.