Old Fashioned Crumb Cake

I've been eating this crumb cake since I was in grade 9 when I started to date my beloved, and his mom made this often for his lunch. I have made it countless times and it turns out moist and the fragrance is out of this world. The method is easy peasy so put away your mixer.
My mother in law is such an awesome baker and cook, I can't count the number of recipes that she has shared with me.

Crumb Cake

• 1 cup white sugar
• 3/4 cup softened butter
• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 farm fresh egg
• 1 cup buttermilk

1. Cream the butter and sugar in a medium bowl.
2. Add the flour and blend together.
3. Take out one cup of the above mixture and set aside.
4. To the remainder,  add the baking soda, and the spices.
5. In a small bowl, beat the egg until foamy.
6. Add the buttermilk to the egg.
7. Add the liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients.
8. Spread the batter into a greased 9" square pan.
9. Sprinkle the set aside crumbs evenly ontop of the batter.
10. Bake at 350 for 40 - 50 minutes. Stick in a toothpick at 40 minutes to check for doneness. The toothpick should come out clean.