My Perfect Afternoon Snacking Cake

Over the years, I have made many so-called snacking cakes, and while they were all delicious, not one was the cake I was searching for. By afternoon snacking cake, I don’t mean a single-layer chocolate or yellow cake smothered in frosting. I mean a moist, flavorful, straight-up cake with a crunchy, sugary top. A cake that doesn’t need icing, or fruit, or streusel but is perfect straight from the pan. A cake with a tender base and a delicate, but substantial, crumb. This cake doesn’t need an