Simple and Delicious Desserts

Here are two quick and easy desserts to create at the last minute. Both are delicious and can bake while you and your family are eating dinner.

Chocolate Pudding Cake

1 cup flour
3/4 cup sugar
4 tablespoons cocoa
½ cup milk
¼ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons melted shortening

Mix dry ingredients together. Blend in milk and shortening or salad oil. Pour into ungreased pan, 9X9 inches. In another bowl, blend:

1 cup brown sugar
½ cup cocoa

Add 1¾ cups hot water. Mix well and pour hot mixture over cake. Bake at 350° F for about 45 minutes. Serve while hot by cutting into squares, place in shallow bowls and spoon sauce over top.


Lemon Pudding Cake

1 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
2 eggs
½ cup milk
2 teaspoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons salad oil
¾ cup sugar

Mix dry ingredients. Blend in milk, salad oil, and lemon juice. Pour into ungreased 9X9 inch pan. In another bowl, blend:

1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 cup boiling water
¼ cup lemon juice
1 cup sugar


Pour this over the cake. Bake at 350°F about 45 minutes. Serve warm by cutting into squares, place in shallow bowls and spoon pudding over top. Use a dab of whipped cream for an extra delicious desert.

Your family and friends will rave and compliment you.