Tarred Roof Cake

Tarred Roof Cake

This is a specialty of the island of Nantucket Island, Mass. When I was a young girl my grandmother use to make it for us kids. Use your favorite vanilla icing recipe in place of the store bought if desired. It is delicious with a nice cold glass of milk.

Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Yield:
18 servings
Servings:
18

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk, warmed
  • 1 ½ tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 (16 ounce) container prepared vanilla frosting
  • 2 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate, melted

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.

Step 2
In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, sugar, flour, salt, baking powder and vanilla. Stir in the warm milk and butter until well blended. Pour into the prepared pan, and spread evenly.

Step 3
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool cake completely before frosting.

Step 4
Spread vanilla frosting over the top of the cake, then drizzle with the bittersweet chocolate. Let the chocolate cool and harden before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

211
Calories
7g
Fat
36g
Carbs
2g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 18
Calories 211
% Daily Value *
Total Fat7g 9%
Saturated Fat2g 12%
Cholesterol24mg 8%
Sodium118mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate36g 13%
Dietary Fiber0g 1%
Total Sugars29g
Protein2g
Calcium43mg 3%
Iron1mg 3%
Potassium46mg 1%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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