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Herman (Friendship Cake)
From the Kitchen of: Paz
This is Herman. On the day you get Herman, you must feed him.
Feeding:
| 1 | C | Flour |
| 1 | C | Milk |
| 1/2 | C | Sugar |
- Feed on the first and fifth day. Bake on the 10th day.
- Keep Herman refrigerated in a large loosely covered bowl. Stir Herman every day because he grows to top of bowl.
- On baking day, measure out 1 cup of Herman for yourself and feed him.
- Measure out 1 cup of Herman for a friend.
Put the 2 remaining cups in a mixing bowl and add:
| 2 | C | Flour |
| 1 | C | Sugar |
| 2 | | Eggs |
| 1/2 | C | Oil |
| 1/2 | tsp | Cinnamon |
| 1/2 | tsp | Soda |
| 1/2 | tsp | Baking powder |
| 1 | C | Nuts (optional) |
- Mix at medium speed until well blended. Pour into greased 9 x 13-inch pan.
Before baking, mix the following topping and pour over dough; swirl with fork:
| 1 | tbsp | Cinnamon |
| 1/2 | C | Brown sugar |
| 1 | tbsp | Flour |
| 1/2 | C | Melted margarine |
- Bake at 350° for 35 to 40 minutes.
After baking, boil the following glaze for 3 to 4 minutes and spoon over cake.
| 1/2 | C | Margarine |
| 1/2 | C | Brown sugar |
| 1/8 | C | Milk |