Screwdriver Cake

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the orange juice and sour cream. Spread batter into prepared pan.
3. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup melted butter and 1/3 cup sugar. Stir in 1/2 cup flour until crumbly. Sprinkle over the top of the cake.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow cake to cool before serving.

Interesting Facts

• The Screwdriver Cake is named after the popular alcoholic cocktail. It gets its citrus flavor from orange juice.
• The crumb topping is made from melted butter, sugar, and flour. It gives the cake a crunchy texture and a buttery flavor.
• The Screwdriver Cake is an American classic that is sure to be a hit at any gathering.