Poor Man’S Cake With Rich Man’S Frosting Recipe

Name: Poor Man’S Cake With Rich Man’S Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CAKE:; 1-1/2 cup Flour; 1 cup Sugar; 1 teaspoon Baking Soda; 1 teaspoon Salt; 3 Tablespoons Cocoa; 1 teaspoon Vanilla; 1 Tablespoon Vinegar; 1/3 cups Oil; 1 cup Water; _____; FOR THE FROSTING:; 1/2 cups Sugar; 1-1/2 Tablespoon Cornstarch; 3 Tablespoons Cocoa; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 cups Water; 2-1/2 Tablespoons Butter Or Margarine; 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla

Servings: persons

FOR THE CAKE:
1-1/2 cup Flour
1 cup Sugar
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Salt
3 Tablespoons Cocoa
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1 Tablespoon Vinegar
1/3 cups Oil
1 cup Water
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FOR THE FROSTING:
1/2 cups Sugar
1-1/2 Tablespoon Cornstarch
3 Tablespoons Cocoa
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1/2 cups Water
2-1/2 Tablespoons Butter Or Margarine
1/2 teaspoons Vanilla

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For the cake:
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Preheat oven to 375F. Sift (or mix) all dry ingredients into an 8x8 pan. Make 3 holes and pour in remaining ingredients, except the water (one in each hole). Pour 1 cup of very hot (but NOT boiling) water over all and mix well. (Hot coffee can be substituted for the water, if desired.) Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
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For the frosting:
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Mix all ingredients except butter and vanilla in a small glass bowl or large glass measuring cup. Microwave 3-4 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until it thickens. (Microwave longer if necessary.) Add butter and vanilla and stir. If frosting becomes too runny after adding these ingredients, microwave a little longer. Frost the cake while still hot.

1069

kcal

Calories

Fat

131

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CAKE:, 1-1/2 cup Flour, 1 cup Sugar, 1 teaspoon Baking Soda, and more.

Yes, Poor Man’S Cake With Rich Man’S Frosting 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.

Poor Man’S Cake With Rich Man’S Frosting

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