Thunder Cake by PQuolke
Recipe at a Glance
Course/Dish: Dessert -
Seasonal / Holiday: Other -
Makes/Serves: 4-6
Description
From the fairy tale with the same name – a wonderful treat to make with the kids on a stormy day – it chases away the fear of “thunder and lightning."
Ingredients
Cream together, one at a time…
1 cup shortening
1-3/4 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs, separated (blend yolks in; beat whites until they are stiff, then fold in)
1 cup cold water
1/3 cup pureed tomatoes (yes, tomatoes – believe it or not, they add a nice tang)
Sift together:
2-1/2 cup flour
½ cup dry cocoa
1-1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
Directions
Mix dry mixture into creamy mixture.
Bake in 2 greased and floured 8-1/2” round pains at 350º for 35-40 minutes.
Created by: PQuolke
Recipe Author: Patrica Polacco
How Long its been in the family: Since I read the book to my kids
My Fondest Memory: Baking "Thunder Cake" and reading to my kids during thunderstorms.
Special Family Tips / Secrets:
Frost with chocolate butter frosting.
Top with strawberries.
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