| PREP TIME | 15 Min |
| COOK TIME | 35 Min |
| READY IN | 50 Min |
| SERVINGS & SCALING |
| Original recipe yield: 12 servings |
INGREDIENTS
TOPPING:- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped nuts
- 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
BATTER: - 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup chocolate chips (Optional)
DIRECTIONS
- In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; set aside. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Spread half of the batter into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with half of the crumb mixture. (Sprinkle in chocolate chips.) Carefully spread with remaining batter and sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. Bake at 350 degrees F 180C for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
