I was born in Indiana, where there are still many old order Amish in the region. In fact, my father build hired Amish family in our house and my sister-in-law sells Amish furniture in her shop. I came to love and respect, and especially its cuisine. You can certainly produce a few good meals on the old fashion wood burning stoves! Here is a cake recipe that I know of the late Mrs. Koblenz Amish, who was an excellent cook, so good, in fact, she wrote a column about istheir lives to share recipes from her kitchen. Chocolate Chip Cake is a cake with chocolate chips and nuts.
Chocolate Chip Cake
1 3 / 4 cups sifted flour
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
1 cup boiling water
1 packet of vanilla sugar
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, beaten
6-ounce chocolate chips
1 / 2 cup chopped hickory nuts (or pecans)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 x 13 x2-inch baking pan;set aside.
Sift together flour, cocoa, salt and baking powder. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar, as well. The eggs and vanilla to sugar mixture and beat thoroughly. Add the flour mixture and water alternately mixing dough smooth and beat after each addition. Spoon filling into the prepared pan and spread batter evenly. Sprinkle the chocolate chips and nuts over the edge of the dough. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until a wooden toothpick insertedin the center comes out clean.
Note: There is no need to make this cake to cover, it is delicious as is. You can, however, use your favorite glaze if desired. It is also good on top with a dollop of whipped cream.
Enjoy!
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