Grandma's Chocolate Cake Pudding

Our Grandma served this often to her children.   It was passed on to the grandchildren who traded it with each other while young marrieds.   It has been prepared in dutch ovens and shared on the Creek at family reunions.   Enjoy!

Grandma's Chocolate Cake Pudding

Ingredients:
Bring the following to a boil in a large pan on top of the stove:
2 cups water
2 1/4 cups sugar (I use 1 1/4 cup white, 1 cup brown)

For Batter:
1 cube butter, softened
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
Mix the above together and then add:

2 cups flour
4 Tbsp. cocoa (powdered)
1/2 tsp. salt

Directions:
Pour or drop the batter by spoonful into the boiling mixture.   Cover tightly with the lid and simmer on low (without peeking) for 25-30 minutes. Yummy served with cream over it or vanilla ice cream.  It's best eaten as soon as it's ready. 

Number Of Servings: About 6

Preparation Time: 30 minutes