Pennsylvania Dutch Funny Cake

  Desserts

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.

Pennsylvania Dutch Funny Cake

Average Rating: 3.555555

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 40 min.
YIELD: 16 servings.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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

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