My Aunt Annie used to make
The Most Popular Cake in America a very long time ago. As a little girl, I always wondered how she knew it was the most popular cake in America. But I could sure see why she called it that, and it was definitely the most popular cake with me!
The Most Popular Cake in America
1 egg
1 cup white sugar
1 cup sour milk
1/3 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 pinch salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch square cake pan.
2. Beat egg until light. Gradually add sugar, lard, milk and baking soda.
3. Sift together flour, cocoa, salt and baking powder. Add to batter and mix in. Add vanilla.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into cake comes out with a few crumbs attached.
And of course this does really well covered in chocolate cream cheese frosting—Aunt Annie’s specialty!
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This was a common meal during the Great Depression, hence the name 'Poor-Man Sandwich,' and it’s a long time family recipe that tastes GREAT! These flavor combinations may sound strange, but give it a try and you’ll understand why it’s a favorite.
Poor Man's Sandwich
1 1/2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
2 slices whole wheat bread
6 slices dill pickle
1 tablespoon thinly sliced onion
2 teaspoons mayonnaise
1. Spread peanut butter onto one slice of the bread. Place pickle slices and onion slices onto the peanut butter. Spread mayonnaise onto the other slice of bread, and place on top of the other piece of bread.
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This is a feast to have on the road with friends! Great for road trips! Be sure not to put the
Dutch oven close to the spark plugs. We’ve had a lot of fun over the years, lifting the car hood to find our dinner—unsuspecting guests are always incredulous.
Manifold Stew
2-3 lbs stew meat
4 potatoes, peeled and diced
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 carrots, sliced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
4 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons rubbed sage
2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
1. Preheat car for at the amount of time it takes to prepare vegetables, about 20 minutes.
2. Place stew meat, potatoes, onion, carrots and garlic into a medium sized
Dutch oven with a lid. Pour in the can of chicken broth and water. Stir in the salt, pepper, paprika, sage and rosemary. Place pot between the fender skirt and manifold. Be sure to place the lid on the pot.
3. Drive at least 60 mph for 4 to 5 hours or until stew meat is tender is tender.
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