A Closer Look at this Previously Featured Amish Recipe
1 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 3/4 cups hot water
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
Preheat oven to 350o. Sift together in a bowl: flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and 2 tablespoons cocoa. Stir in milk, vegetable oil and nuts. Pour into 9 inch square pan. Sprinkle with brown sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa. Pour hot water over mixture. Bake in 350o oven for 45 minutes. Cake mixture will rise to the top. Serve with or without whipped cream.
Back to Current RecipesThe Amish Way cookbook, compiled by Adrienne Lund, published by Jupiter Press, copyright revised edition 1994. Adrienne Lund is the author-publisher of nine Amish cookbooks and a children's book about the Amish way of life. Her books are available in our gift shop and in our online store. Visit her website at amishwaycookbooks.com. Used by permission.
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