My grandma Ruby was , by all accounts, a pretty amazing cook. This is not the first Ruby recipe I have posted on my various social media accounts etc.
This was one of Ruby’s cake recipes, it is her version of a “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.
