Pennsylvania Dutch Shoofly Crumb Cake

A molasses-rich crumb cake inspired by classic Pennsylvania Dutch shoofly pie.

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 cup molasses
• 3/4 cup hot water
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. Rub flour, brown sugar, and butter together to make crumbs; reserve 1 cup.
3. Whisk baking soda into hot water, then add molasses and egg.
4. Stir remaining crumb mixture into wet ingredients.
5. Spread in a greased 9x13-inch pan and sprinkle reserved crumbs on top.
6. Bake 35 to 40 minutes.