Pennsylvania Dutch Funny Cakes

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These are Pennsylvania Dutch Funny Cakes, baked in a pie crust with a chocolate "funny" layer that sinks to the bottom while baking.

3
Servings:
36
Yield:
3 to 9 - inch cakes
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 36 servings

  • 3 (9 inch) unbaked pie crusts

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • ¾ cup water

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar

  • ½ cup butter

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 cup milk

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

Directions

  1. Combine 1 cup sugar, cocoa, water, and 1 teaspoon vanilla in a saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat to the boiling point, but do not boil. Set aside.

  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 1/2 cup sugar and butter. Beat in eggs. Stir in milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; mix into the creamed mixture. Divide batter into the pastry shells. Pour 1/3 of the cocoa mixture on top of the cake batter in each pastry shell.

  3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 35 minutes, or till cake is done.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

195 Calories
8g Fat
28g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 195
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 11%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 130mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 3g 5%
Calcium 30mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 52mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.