"Pat-a-cake, pat-a-cake, baker's man!
Bake me a cake as fast as you can.
Pat it and prick it and mark it with a B.
Put it in the oven for Baby and me."

All of us have recited this fun poem as we rhythmatically used our hands to pat our babies' tiny hands. If performed with enthusiasm, the end result produced a big smile and possibly a giggle or two.

Once a week, in the following year, I will bake a cake (pat-a-cake) using a different recipe, present a picture, the recipe and some comments, memories, or history pertaining to the finished product.

I am always glad to hear your remarks, suggestions or send along your favorite cake recipe.

"Let's Bake a Cake!"

Monday, December 19, 2011

Cake Recipe #51 - Triple Chocolate-Peanut Butter Pudding Cake


Who knew you could make cake in a slow cooker? This is a moist chocolate and peanut butter combo that is served warm with a scoop (or two) of ice cream. Allow this to cook while making dinner; it will be ready by the time you're ready for dessert.


Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 cup chocolate milk or regular milk, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 teaspoons vanilla, 1/2 cup peanut butter-flavor pieces, 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate pieces, 1/2 cup chopped peanuts, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 1/2 cups boiling water, vanilla ice cream (optional), chocolate bar pieces (optional), chocolate syrup or ice cream topping(optional).

Instructions: Lightly coat the inside of a 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray; set aside.

In medium bowl, stir together flour, 1/3 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, and baking powder. Add milk, oil, and vanilla; stir just until moistened. Stir in peanut butter pieces, chocolate pieces, and peanuts. Spread batter evenly in the prepared cooker.

In another medium bowl, combine 3/4 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons cocoa powder. Gradually stir in boiling water. Carefully pour cocoa mixture over batter in cooker. Cover and cook on high heat setting for 2-2 1/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean.

Remove liner from cooker, if possible, or turn off cooker. Let stand, uncovered for 30-40 minutes to cool slightly. To serve, spoon pudding cake into dessert dishes. If desired, top with ice cream, chocolate ice cream topping or syrup and chocolate bar pieces.

www.bhg.com/recipe/cakes/triple-chocolate-peanut-butter-pudding-cake.

"Let's Bake a Cake!"

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