THROWBACK RECIP: Great Grandma Ruby's Creole Cake

 

What is Creole Cake?

Creole cake is very similar to a German Chocolate Cake. The Chocolate Creole cake might have raisins and dates as well depending on the cook who made it.. Where Ruby lived her whole life she probably didn’t have access to fancy things like chopped dates. So this recipe is date and raisin free.

blend together:

• EGGS (2) , slightly beaten
• WHITE SUGAR (2 cups)
• VEGETABLE OIL (1/2 cup) – Ruby swore by Wessom

add:

• WHITE FLOUR (2 cups)
• SALT (1/2 teaspoon)
• COCOA POWDER (2 Heaping Tablespoons)

mix well and add:

• VANILLA (1 teaspoon)
• BUTTERMILK(1/2 cup)
• BAKING SODA (1 teaspoon dissolved in a cup of boiling water)

Pour into Greased 9×13 pan and bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees. 30 minutes.

While Cake is baking , prepare the icing.

icing:

• BROWN SUGAR ( 1 1/2 cups)\
• FLAKED COCONUT ( 1 cup)
• OLEO (3/4 stick. Can use margarine or butter)
• CHOPPED PECANS (1/2 cup)
• PET MILK (1 small can)

Mix well and pour over hot cake in the pan.

BROIL 3-5 minutes. Watch closely so it doesn’t scorch.