Gateau De Sirop | Emerils.com

Ingredients

• CAKE BATTER:
• 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon solid vegetable shortening
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup Steenís 100% Pure Cane Syrup
• 1/3 cup boiling water
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 3/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• SUGAR-CINNAMON TOPPING:
• 1/3 cup (packed) light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 3 tablespoons solid vegetable shortening
• 1/3 cup pecan pieces