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Pennsylvania Dutch Funny Cakes Recipe

A traditional Pennsylvania Dutch dessert that's part cake, part pie, and all delicious.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Pennsylvania Dutch
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Cake Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate Sauce

  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Mix in milk and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add flour and baking powder, mixing until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into a greased pie pan.
  7. In a small saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa powder, and water. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  9. Pour chocolate sauce over the batter in the pie pan.
  10. Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let cool before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

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Funny Cakes
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