Ohio River Bottom Sludge Cake Recipe

Name: Ohio River Bottom Sludge Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup flour; 2/3 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons cocoa; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup milk; 3 tablespoons melted butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla; Topping; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup white sugar; 3 tablespoons cocoa; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/4 cups boiling water

Servings: persons

1 cup flour
2/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cocoa
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
Topping
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups boiling water

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Sift the dry ingredients from the first list together.
3
Add the liquid items from the first list and blend well.
4
Pour the mixture in the an 8-inch square greased glass baking dish (a 9x7 pan works just as well).
5
Combine ingredients from the second list and sprinkle over the cake mixture.
6
Pour the boiling water over everything but do not stir!
7
Bake for 40 minutes.
8
A fudgy crust will form on top and a thick sauce forms underneath.
9
Let it stand for 15 minutes before serving.
10
Goes great with some ice cream on the side!

1209

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup flour, 2/3 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons cocoa, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Ohio River Bottom Sludge Cake 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.

Ohio River Bottom Sludge Cake

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