SURPRISE CAKE

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We make this all the time, company can never guess what is in it!

Provided by Dawn

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
1 cup water
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup sour cream
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ cup butter, melted
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups confectioners' sugar
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine sugar, flour and salt. Set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup butter, water and 3 tablespoons cocoa to a boil. Remove from heat. Add to flour mixture and beat until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, Mix sour cream, eggs, baking soda and cayenne pepper. Add to the cake batter. Blend well. Pour batter into 9x13 inch pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 to 30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
  • For the Frosting: Melt 1/4 cup butter, add 1/3 cup cocoa. Add confectioners sugar, milk and vanilla. Mix until smooth and free of lumps.
  • Spread frosting on the cooled cake. Cut into squares and serve. Ask your company if they can guess what is in it, they never will.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 43.2 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 179.1 mg, Sugar 26.7 g

Toxic Thapa
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it. It was so moist and delicious.


Ahmad khan Ahmad khan
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I would make it again, but I would use less sugar next time.


Robert Bowie
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I love this cake! It's so moist and flavorful. I've made it several times and it always turns out great.


Michael Etibensi
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Niaz Joyia
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I was so excited to make this cake, but it was a disappointment. It was too sweet and the frosting was too thick.


MD Shihad
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This cake was amazing! I made it for my boyfriend's birthday and he loved it. It was so moist and flavorful.


Kenner Marenco
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. It's a favorite of my family and friends.


Washington Runganga
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This cake was a disaster. It was dry and crumbly, and the surprise inside was a mess.


Rana Touqeer
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I'm not a baker, but this cake was easy to make and turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


ALBERT CHAVEZ
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This cake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. It was so delicious and everyone loved it.


Lailaluvsstitch123 Ford
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! It was easy to make and turned out so cute.


Jeannine Malkowski
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This cake was a hit at my party! It was so moist and delicious, and the surprise inside was a lot of fun. I will definitely be making this again.