Peach Crumb Cake

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 4 tablespoons shortening
• 2 cups flour
• 4 level tablespoons baking powder
• 3/4 cup water
• 6 tablespoons flour (for topping)
• 4 tablespoons sugar (for topping)
• 2 tablespoons shortening (for topping)
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Method

1. 1 In a mixing bowl, combine 3/4 cup sugar, 1 egg, 4 tablespoons shortening, 2 cups flour, 4 level tablespoons baking powder, and 3/4 cup water. Beat just enough to mix.
2. 2 Pour batter into a deep, well-greased and floured layer-cake pan. Cover the top thickly with diced peaches.
3. 3 In a small bowl, rub together 6 tablespoons flour, 4 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons shortening, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon until crumbly.
4. 4 Spread the crumb mixture on top of the peaches. Bake in a moderate oven (350°F) for 30 minutes.