Gera’s Amish Funny Cake

The Amish Funny Cake gets its name from the unusual method of layering the cocoa mixture in the middle of the cake batter, creating a marbled effect.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Gera’s Amish Funny Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Amish Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 stick Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoon Cocoa powder
• 1 cup Hot water
• 1 cup Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
3. Add the flour, milk, baking powder, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix until well combined.
4. In a separate small bowl, mix together the cocoa powder and hot water until smooth.
5. Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan. Spread the cocoa mixture evenly over the batter.
6. Pour the remaining cake batter over the cocoa mixture.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar.
10. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 52g18%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.