Cinnamon Crumble Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 190C / 375F.
2. 2
   Lightly butter an 18cm / 7-inch cake tin or a 23cm / 9 inch sandwich tin and line the base with parchment paper.
3. 3
   To make the crumble topping, sieve the flour into a bowl and using your hands rub in the butter until it resembles breadcrumbs, then stir in the sugar and cinnamon.
4. 4
   Set aside.
5. 5
   To make the cake, sieve the flour, cornflour, baking powder and salt into a bowl.
6. 6
   Add the butter, sugar and eggs and beat together until smooth.
7. 7
   Transfer to the prepared cake tin and level the top, then sprinkle over the reserved crumble topping.
8. 8
   Bake for 45 minutes until firm and springy, remove from the oven and leave to cool in the tin for 5 minutes.
9. 9
   Turn out onto a plate and cut into slices - serve with creme fraiche / ice cream.