Crumb Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Combine flour, sugar and shortening; take out 1 cup for topping.
2. 2
   Add remaining ingredients to the larger portion of the dry mixture and beat together well.
3. 3
   Pour batter into 2 (9-inch) round pans or 1 (13 x 9-inch) pan.
4. 4
   Sprinkle reserved 1 cup of topping over batter in pan(s).
5. 5
   Bake cake in a 350° oven for 45 to 50 minutes.
6. 6
   It may take less time to bake the cakes in the 9-inch pans, so keep an eye on the 9-inch cakes while you are baking them.