So sorry to hear that Barbara. Sounds like your oven may have not been hot enough. We recommend getting an oven thermometer to ensure the temp is always correct. Hope you give the recipe another try soon!

Thanks you so much for your review Liz! The baking soda and vinegar reaction does turn the cake a bit brown on the inside.

So to hear Joe, but we haven’t changed anything on the recipe. Hope it turns out better next time!

Things that I am sure were different last time (not saying they have any bearing on the result).

It said grease the pan (rather than spray with oil).
Directions were to mix the butter and sugar before putting into the tin in the first step.
Didn’t cover with foil halfway through.

I am losing my mind?

Either way, today it came out far too oily, was a lot darker, and the topping was a bit overdone (almost crunchy). Could certainly be a result of my lack of ability.

Glad to hear it worked out for you Laine! Thank you so much for sharing and for your great review!

Thank you so much for sharing and for your wonderful review Mina!