Country Amish Funeral Cake 1965 Recipe

Name: Country Amish Funeral Cake 1965
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake; 1 cup room temp. butter; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup dark brown sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 cups fresh dairy buttermilk, at room temperature; Topping; 7 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 cup dark brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon grated fresh nutmeg; 1/4 cup whole milk; 1/2 cup chopped pecans or 1/2 cup walnuts

Servings: persons

Cake
1 cup room temp. butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 cups fresh dairy buttermilk, at room temperature
Topping
7 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon grated fresh nutmeg
1/4 cup whole milk
1/2 cup chopped pecans or 1/2 cup walnuts

1
Preheat oven 350 degrees F.
2
Grease a 9 x 13 cake pan.
3
In mixer bowl cream butter and sugars well for three minutes.
4
In a small bowl whisk the flour and salt.
5
Add the flour and salt to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk.
6
Beginning and ending with the flour.
7
Pour into pan and bake.
8
Bake 35 minutes until top springs back when touched.
9
Combine all topping ingredients together in a mixer bowl, then stir in the nuts.
10
When cake is finished, turn temp. to broil.
11
Pour topping all over the cake, and place under broiler at a distance of 8 inches below.
12
Broil for three minutes, until brown and bubbling.
13
Remove cool on rack.
14
Cut and serve from cake pan.

2448

kcal

Calories

169

Fat

231

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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake, 1 cup room temp. butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup dark brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Country Amish Funeral Cake 1965 falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Country Amish Funeral Cake 1965

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Variations & substitutions

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