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Gerri's Scotch Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 c flour
2 c sugar
1 stick butter
1/2 c Crisco
1 c water
4 tbsp. cocoa
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla
2 beaten eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk mixed with 1 tsp soda
Directions:
Directions:
Mix the flour and sugar in large bowl. Bring to boil the butter, Crisco, water, and cocoa. Pour cocoa mixture into flour/sugar mixture and let cool. Add the cinnamon, vanilla and the eggs and beat one minute. Pour the buttermilk/soda mixture in and beat until all ingredients are incorporated. Pour into prepared 9 x 13 pan that has been either sprayed with PAM or BAKER'S JOY - or just greased and floured lightly. Bake at 375º for 30 to 35 minutes.

ICING - About 5 minutes before cake is done, bring 2/3 stick butter, 4 Tbsp milk, and 2 scant Tbsp cocoa to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and beat in enough confectioners sugar for spreading consistency. Stir in 1 tsp vanilla and 1 cup chopped nuts and spread on hot cake.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
When our family visits, they always want me to make this cake. Since it is so good served cold, I keep one in the freezer for them or for unexpected visitors. Enjoy!

 

 

 

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