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.
Ingredients
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
- Add the flour, milk, baking powder, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate small bowl, mix together the cocoa powder and hot water until smooth.
- Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan. Spread the cocoa mixture evenly over the batter.
- Pour the remaining cake batter over the cocoa mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 52g18%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.