Gera's Amish Funny Cake

Chocolate Dessert

Gera's Amish Funny Cake

Gera's Amish Funny Cake
  • PREP TIME
    25 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    55 mins
  • SERVING
    16 People
  • VIEWS
    22

Experience the magic of Amish baking with this delightful 'funny' cake! This unique pie playfully inverts its chocolate and cake layers during baking, creating a surprising and delicious treat that's sure to bring a smile to your face.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    50 g
  • Cholesterol
    40 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    5 g
  • Saturated Fat
    6 g
  • Sodium
    235 mg
  • Sugar
    26 g
  • Fat
    15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). (5 minutes)

02

Step

In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup sugar, cocoa powder, hot water, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth, about 3 minutes. Pour the chocolate mixture evenly into the two unbaked pie crusts.

03

Step

In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder. Set aside.

04

Step

In another mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup sugar and the softened butter until light and fluffy. Beat in 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, then add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

05

Step

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

06

Step

Carefully spoon the cake batter over the chocolate mixture in the pie crusts, ensuring that the entire surface is covered and no chocolate is visible.

07

Step

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean, about 30-35 minutes. If the crust begins to brown too quickly, you can loosely tent the pies with foil during the last 10-15 minutes of baking.

08

Step

Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before serving. This allows the cake to set properly and the flavors to meld.

For a richer flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
Ensure the butter is properly softened for a smooth cake batter.
Be careful not to overmix the cake batter, as this can result in a tough cake.
Cooling the cake completely is essential for the layers to set properly.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Francesco Jacobson

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 3.6/ 5 ( 7 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)

  • Keshaun Dickinson

    Jun 29, 2025

    This cake is so unique and delicious! The chocolate layer is fudgy and the cake layer is light and fluffy. My family loved it!

  • Green Schroeder

    Jun 25, 2025

    My Amish grandmother used to make this cake. This recipe brought back so many memories! Thank you for sharing!

  • Robert Kessler

    Jun 2, 2025

    I was skeptical at first, but this cake turned out amazing! It's so easy to make and the result is a showstopper.

  • Ernest Hammes

    May 16, 2025

    The instructions were clear and easy to follow. My cake turned out perfectly! I will definitely be making this again.

  • Kenneth Sporer

    Apr 24, 2025

    I added a pinch of cinnamon to the cake batter for a little extra warmth. It was a great addition!

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