PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH FUNNY CAKE

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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. -Diane Ganssle, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups sugar, divided
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1-1/2 cups whole milk, divided
2 unbaked pastry shells (9 inches)
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
2 tablespoons shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • 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 in the center comes out clean. Serve warm or chilled with whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 203mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Danica Hallas
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This cake was okay. It wasn't anything special, but it wasn't bad either.


Zamalek Alharb
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but this cake turned out terrible. I followed the recipe exactly.


Zac Deffley
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This cake is a waste of time. It's not worth the effort.


Shashika Sathsara
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I've tried this cake a few times and I can't seem to get it right. The cake always turns out too dense.


Elliot Baka
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it.


Ganga Pulami
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I'm not a huge fan of raisins, but I really enjoyed this cake. The crumb topping was amazing!


MD samsul Hok
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My family loved this cake! It was a perfect dessert for our Easter dinner.


Md Rifat Md Rifat
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the combination of the sweet and tart flavors.


Zoe Januarie
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. It's a favorite of my husband's.


Elias James
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This cake was a hit with my family! It was moist and flavorful, and the crumb topping was the perfect finishing touch.