Derby Pie

I'm going with another dessert this time. Derby pie has been a favorite around here for ages. It is simple, especially if you use a pre-made crust. I am including my pie crust recipe in case you want a truly home-made dessert. Note: This pie is best eaten warm with vanilla ice-cream.

Derby Pie

2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 stick butter (margerine), melted
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts ( I like to mix the two for a richer taste.)
1 teaspoon vanilla

* Combine sugar and eggs. Beat until mixture is light in color. Add flour and butter. Mix. Stir in chocolate chips, nuts and vanilla. Pour into pie shell and bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes. Serve warm with ice-cream. Delish.

Pie Crust

1 cup, plus 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup Mazola corn oil (must be Mazola)
2 to 3 tablespoons ice water

*Mix dry ingredients and make a well. Add oil. Cut in. Add ice water. Use wax paper to roll to 1/8". Makes one pie crust.

I hope you enjoy!

Janine's Chocolate Cake

This cake was brought to me after the birth of the twins, and I had to have the recipe immediately. I have made it many, many times over the years.


Janine's Chocolate Bundt Cake

1 box Duncan Hines Devil's Food Cake Mix
4 oz. instant chocolate pudding mix
3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup water
1/2 oil
1/4 cup mayo
4 eggs
2 cups chocolate chips, divided
1 T vanilla
1/2 cup whipping cream

*Mix first 7 ingredients together for 4 minutes. Add 1 cup chocolate chips and stir lightly.
*Grease bundt pan and dust with cocoa. Pour mix into pan.
* Bake at 350 for 50-58 minutes
*Cool 10 minutes in pan, then empty to cake plate

Icing:
Heat 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream in microwave for 1 minute. Add 1 cup chocolate chips and 1 Tablespoon vanilla, stirring until chips are melted and smooth. Pour over cake.