American pie
Description
The recipe won't take much time. They say that the recipe for this pie was invented by American housewives during the Great Depression. Families had little money, but they wanted something tasty. Thus this simple, cheap, yet very delicious pie appeared. It is very easy to prepare. You can decorate the pie to your liking The baking is ready. Serve it at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients for making the pie.
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Step 2
Put the flour into a bowl.
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Step 3
Add 4 tablespoons of cocoa powder.
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Step 4
Add the sugar.
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Step 5
Add cold water or water at room temperature and refined sunflower oil.
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Step 6
Add the baking soda, neutralized with vinegar or lemon juice.
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Step 7
Thoroughly mix the batter with a whisk or mixer and pour it into a baking dish. The diameter of my dish is 18 centimeters.
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Step 8
Bake the pie in an oven preheated to 175‑180 °C for 55‑60 minutes. Check doneness with a dry wooden stick. When you poke the middle of the pie, it should come out dry.
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Step 9
While the pie cools, make the glaze. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, add two tablespoons of cocoa powder and two tablespoons of sugar.
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Step 10
Add milk and butter.
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Step 11
Continuously stir, bring the mixture to a cream-like consistency. Then chill.
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Step 12
Cover the cooled cake with chocolate glaze and sprinkle with nuts or cookies.
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Step 13
"Crazy cake" slice and serve as a dessert with tea or coffee.