gospel(1) (iou) and Double Chocolate Chip Snack Cake (recipes)

gospel(1) (iou)

gospel noun.
[Old English godspel, i.e. god GOOD adjective, spel news, tidings (see SPELL noun1), rendering of ecclesiastical Latin bona annuntiatio, bonus nuntius, used as literal renderings of ecclesiastical Latin evangelium, Greek euaggelion EVANGEL noun1. Later assoc. with God, as in all the forms adopted in the Germanic langs. of peoples evangelized from England, viz. Old Saxon godspell, Old High German gotspell, Old Norse gue-, goespjall.]
The 'good news' preached by Jesus; the religious doctrine of Christ and his apostles; the Christian revelation, Religion, or dispensation. OE.
W. Irving To spread the light of the gospel in that far wilderness.
b. gen. Any revelation from heaven. L15.
c. (A term used by Protestants for) the doctrines of Protestantism; the doctrine of salvation according to Puritans or Evangelicals. M16.
social gospel: see SOCIAL adjective.
Oxford English Dictionary 'Why don't you go to church?' 'Because the Gospel is not preached there'.
(Gospel.) The record of Jesus' life and teaching, contained in the first four books of the New Testament. OE.
b. One of these books (of the Four Evangelists: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John), or of some Other texts of doubtful authenticity. ME.
c. The Holy Scriptures generally. LME-L15.
the Gospel, the Gospel for the day, the Gospel of the day: the portion from one of the four Gospels read at the Eucharist in various Christian denominations. (Cf. EPISTLE noun 2b.) OE.
A thing regarded as undoubtedly true. ME.
M. Webb He'll take it for gospel that Gideon writes the letters.
A principle that one acts upon, believes in, or preaches. M17.
P. G. Wodehouse Physical Fitness was her gospel.
In full gospel Music. A type of fervent or evangelical singing performed typically by black Americans. M20.
Comb.: gospel Music: see sense 6 above; gospel oath: sworn on the Gospels; gospel-sharp US colloq. a Christian minister of Religion; Gospel side Christian Church the north end of an altar, from which the Gospel is traditionally read; gospel-singer: of gospel Music; gospel-song (one performed in the style of) gospel Music; gospel truth (a) the truth or truths contained in the Gospel; (b) something as true as the Gospel.

Double Chocolate Chip Snack Cake (recipes)

Double Chocolate Chip Snack Cake

Yield: Makes 8 to 10 servings

Ingredients:

1package (18-1/4 ounces) devil' s Food cake mix with pudding in the mix, divided

2eggs

1/2cup water

1/4cup vegetable oil

1/2teaspoon cinnamon

1cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided

1/4cup packed brown sugar

2tablespoons butter, melted

3/4cup white chocolate chips

Preparation:

1.Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 9-inch round cake pan. Reserve 3/4 cup cake mix; set aside.2.Pour remaining cake mix into large bowl. Add eggs, water, oil and cinnamon; beat with electric mixer at medium speed 2 minutes. Remove 1/2 cup batter; reserve for another use.* Spread remaining batter in prepared pan; sprinkle with 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips.*If desired, extra batter can be used for cupcakes: Pour batter into two foil or paper cupcake liners placed on Baking sheet; bake at 350°F 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean.3.Combine reserved cake mix and brown sugar in medium bowl. Stir in butter and remaining 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips; mix well. Sprinkle mixture over batter in pan. 4.Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean and cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool cake in pan on wire rack 10 minutes; remove from pan and cool completely on wire rack.5.Place white chocolate chips in resealable Food storage bag; seal bag. Microwave on HIGH 10 seconds and knead bag gently. Repeat until chips are melted. Cut off 1/4 inch from corner of bag with scissors; drizzle chocolate over cake. Let glaze set before cutting cake into wedges.

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