2. Meanwhile, Make the Crumb Topping: In a medium bowl, mix all of the ingredients with your fingers until a coarse meal forms; press into small clumps. 3. Make the Cake: In a medium bowl, whisk the ...
This crumb coat layer should be very thin ... You can easily halve the recipe and make two layers for a smaller cake. A turntable makes it easier to get that smooth finish on the outside, but ...
Here’s the original, likely mimeographed*, version of the recipe. (*Look it up.) The ingredients are simple, although not all of us may have nutmeg or buttermilk on hand. But they are worth getting!