Preparation:
Grease 1 1/2-qt. mold or baking dish. Sift flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa.. In large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar; add eggs, one at a time, alternately with half the flour mixture. Beat well after each addi- tion. Add milk alternately with remaining flour. Stir in bread crumbs. Pour into greased mold; cover with foil; tie. Place rack in slow-cooking pot. Add 2 cups hot water. Place mold with cake mixture on rack in pot. Cook, covered, on high for 3 to 4 hours. Serve warm or cold. To serve, slice cake and spoon chocolate or fudge topping over; top with whipped cream, if de- sired. |
