Crumb cake (krum kuchen)

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupButter or other shortening
4teaspoonsBaking powder
1cupMilk
1xButter, melted
2cupsSugar
4eachesEgg, separated
4cupsFlour
1xCinnamon

Directions

Combine sugar, flour and baking powder which have been sifted together. Add the shortening and crumb well with the fingers. Take out 1 cup of crumbs and to the remaining add the well beaten egg yolks and milk. Fold in the stiffly beaten egg whites. Mix well. Pour mixture into well-greased deep pans and sprinkle top with the crumbs.

Bake at 450-F about 45 minutes. Sprinkle top with melted butter and cinnamon when finished baking.