Pennsylvania Dutch Funny Cake |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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I can still remember my grandma serving this delicious cake on the big wooden table in her farm kitchen. Every time I bake this unusual cake, it takes me back to those special days at Grandma's. Ingredients:
2 cups sugar, divided |
1/2 cup baking cocoa |
1-1/2 cups milk, divided |
2 unbaked pastry shells (9 inches) |
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 egg |
2 tablespoons shortening |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
whipped cream, optional |
Directions:
1. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar and cocoa. Blend in 1/2 cup milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Pour into unbaked pastry shells, tipping to coat the pastry halfway up the sides; set aside. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and remaining sugar. Add egg, shortening, vanilla and remaining milk; beat until smooth. Starting at the edge, spoon batter into the pastry shells, completely covering the chocolate. Bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Serve warm or chilled with whipped cream if desired. Yield: 12-16 servings.
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