Bopka (This Is My Mother’S Recipe And Her Spelling)

Name: Bopka (This Is My Mother’S Recipe And Her Spelling) Or Babka*
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup solid shortening (Crisco); 2 cups sugar (scant cups my mother's way of saying not overflowing); 3 eggs, at room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk (Pet); 1/4 cup whole milk; 4 cups flour (I use Wondra, otherwise the sift the flour); 4 teaspoons baking powder; 1 cup chopped nuts (I use walnuts); cinnamon (mix my own, but you can but it) or sugar, mixture you will need enough to generously cover the cake in the middle and on top (mix my own, but you can but it)

Servings: persons

1
Mix together the flour and baking powder and set aside.
2
Cream shortening and sugar until well creamed, then add eggs one at a time and beat until fluffy, add vanilla.
3
Then add milk (about 1/4 at a time alternating between the evaporated and whole milk until all is used.
4
Add flour mixture a little at a time until all is incorporated.
5
Put half the batter in a 2-piece tube pan (or 2-3 throw away loaf pans), and then sprinkle with all or half the nuts and half of the cinnamon/sugar mixture (you can use the half of the nuts on top of the cake). Put in rest of batter and top with the other half of the cinnamon/sugar mixture and half of the nuts if not used in middle). Use the same method if using loaf pans.
6
Bang pan three times (this is to let out any air bubbles - hold pan about an inch above counter and drop three times.
7
Bake in a 350-degree preheated oven for one hour (less for loaf pans) or until cake tester or toothpick comes out clean.
8
Options:.
9
If you can find nut meal or finely ground nuts you can add them to the cake batter along with the flour mixture and eliminate the chopped nuts. I have not tried this, but I am sure you can add grated chocolate or mini-chips to the middle of the cake.

964

kcal

Calories

Fat

197

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup solid shortening (Crisco), 2 cups sugar (scant cups my mother's way of saying not overflowing), 3 eggs, at room temperature, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and more.

Yes, Bopka (This Is My Mother’S Recipe And Her Spelling) Or Babka* falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Bopka (This Is My Mother’S Recipe And Her Spelling) Or Babka*

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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