Green devil cake& chocolate glaze

 
                     GREEN DEVIL CAKE & CHOCOLATE GLAZE
 
 Recipe By     : BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS MAGAZINE -- SEPTEMBER 1996
 Serving Size  : 16   Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Cakes                            Desserts
                 Tomatoes
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                         CAKE:
    2 1/2  cups          all-purpose flour
    1 3/4  cups          packed brown sugar
    1      teaspoon      baking powder
    1      teaspoon      baking soda
    1      teaspoon      ground cinnamon
    4      ounces        unsweetened chocolate, -- melted
    1      cup           sour milk*
    1      cup           pureed green tomatoes
      1/4  cup           butter, softened
    2                    eggs
    1      tablespoon    grated orange peel
    1      recipe        Chocolate Glaze
                         whipped cream, -- (optional)
                         ground cinnamon, -- (optional)
                         fresh raspberries -- (optional)
                         orange peel strips, -- (optional)
                         CHOCOLATE GLAZE:
    4      ounces        semisweet chocolate, -- melted
    3      tablespoons   butter, -- melted
    1 1/4  cups          sifted powdered sugar
    3      tablespoons   hot water
 
 CAKE: 
 In a large mixing bowl combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking
 soda and cinnamon.  Add melted chocolate, sour milk, tomatoes, butter,
 eggs and grated peel.  Beat with an electric mixer on low speed till
 combined.  Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.  Pour into greased and
 floured 13x9x2-inch baking pan.  Bake in a 350 oven for 35 to 40 minutes
 or till a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.  Cool cake
 in pan on wire rack.  Drizzle glaze over each serving; serve with whipped
 cream, sprinkled with cinnamon and berries, if desired.  
 
 CHOCOLATE GLAZE:
 Melt chocolate and butter over low heat, stirring frequently.  Remove
 from heat.  Stir in sifted powdered sugar and hot water.  Stir in
 additional hot water, if needed, to make of drizzling consistency. 
 
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 NOTES : * Mix 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar with enough milk to
 make 1 cup; stir.  Let stand 5 minutes.