Indian Cake and Indian Cake Icing |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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I have no idea why this is called Indian Cake. I have had the recipe for many years. It originally came from a neighbor, Alma Adair. This cake has been served for many family birthdays. A scoop of vanilla or coffee ice cream is the perfect partner for it. Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter |
2 cups sugar |
2 eggs |
1/2 cup cold coffee |
1/2 cup baking cocoa |
2 cups flour |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 cup boiling water |
1 cup sugar |
2 tablespoons butter |
3 tablespoons milk |
2 1/2 tablespoons baking cocoa |
1 pinch salt |
1 egg |
Directions:
1. Cake:.
2. Cream butter and sugar. Add the eggs and blend.
3. Add the cold coffee and beat 1 minute.
4. Sift together the cocoa, flour, soda, and salt. Blend into the other ingredients.
5. Add the boiling water and blend with mixer on low.
6. Pour in a greased 9 x 13 pan and bake 35 - 40 min, at 350 degrees.
7. Icing:.
8. Mix sugar, butter, milk, cocoa, and salt in a sauce pan.
9. Beat in the egg and bring to a boil and boil one minute stirring constantly.
10. Beat with mixer and spread on cake.
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