Creole cake #2

12 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsSugar
½cupButtermilk
½cupOil
2cupsSelf-rising flour
2tablespoonsCocoa
2Eggs; unbeaten
1teaspoonVanilla
1teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonBaking soda mixed with
1cupBoiling water
¾Stick margarine
1cupBrown sugar
1cupCoconut
½cupEvaporated milk
1cupChopped pecans

Directions

TOPPING

Combine all ingredients at one time except baking soda and water. Beat well. Add water to which baking soda is added. Mix well. Bake in two 9 inch layer cake greased pans. Bake 40 to 50 minutes in a preheated 325 degree oven. When baked add topping.

To make topping: Melt margarine; add remaining ingredients. Put on baked cakes and place under the broiler until it bubbles.

From <A Taste of Louisiana>. Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, .