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Pennsylvania Dutch Funny Cake

Pennsylvania Dutch Funny Cake is a delicious and unexpected combination of buttery pie crust, rich chocolatey filling, and moist yellow cake.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 235 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar , divided
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup whole milk , divided
  • 1 pie crust
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon shortening
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. In a medium saucepan add 1/2 cup sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa powder.
  2. Whisk in 6 tablespoons milk until smooth.
  3. Cook on medium heat until little bubbles start to form.
  4. Cook for 2 minutes until thickened.
  5. Remove from heat.
  6. In a large mixing bowl add the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, flour, baking powder and salt and whisk well.
  7. In a measuring cup add the remaining 6 tablespoons milk, egg yolk, shortening and vanilla extract and whisk until combined.
  8. Add wet mixture to the flour mixture in the bowl and whisk to combine.
  9. Line a pie plate with pie crust.
  10. Add the cake mixture to the pie plate.
  11. Pour the chocolate mixture over the cake batter in a swirling pattern.
  12. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes. If the edges brown before your pie is done, cover the edges in foil.
  13. Cool 15 minutes before serving (also great served cold).

Nutrition Information

Calories 235kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 109mg (5%) Potassium 130mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 21g (42%) Vitamin A 54IU (1%) Calcium 48mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 235

% Daily Value*

Calories 235kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 109mg 5%
Potassium 130mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 21g 42%
Vitamin A 54IU 1%
Calcium 48mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.