Crumb Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Grease an 8-inch square pan.
3. 3
   Mix flour, sugar, salt and spices in a bowl.
4. 4
   Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.
5. 5
   Reserve 1/2 cup crumbs for topping.
6. 6
   Stir baking soda into buttermilk and add to crumb mixture along with the egg.
7. 7
   Beat well; pour into pan.
8. 8
   Sprinkle reserved crumbs on top.
9. 9
   Bake for about 35 minutes or until done.