Are you craving a delectable dessert with a touch of intrigue? Look no further than the "mystery cake"! This cake is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you wondering what makes it so special. With its moist crumb, rich flavor, and captivating appearance, the mystery cake is a true culinary enigma that will keep you guessing until the very last bite. Join us as we embark on a journey to uncover the best recipe for this enigmatic dessert, exploring different variations and discovering the secrets that make the mystery cake such a beloved treat.
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BLUEBERRY MYSTERY CAKE
This recipe is a childhood favorite that my grandma passed to my mom and now I am passing to my own kids! It is quick and easy, and great for summer picnics. Plus, the little ones are fascinated when I tell them the boiling water is the 'mystery' behind the cake. Also great with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top!
Provided by Anonymous
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Blueberry Dessert Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Place blueberries in a deep 8-inch pie pan; drizzle lemon juice over blueberries.
- Beat 3/4 cup sugar and butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until creamy. Sift flour, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt together in a bowl. Mix milk, alternating with flour mixture, into creamed butter mixture until batter is just combined. Pour batter over blueberries.
- Combine 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a bowl until thoroughly mixed; sprinkle over batter. Pour boiling water over sugar mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.7 calories, Carbohydrate 50.3 g, Cholesterol 12.7 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 301.6 mg, Sugar 35.6 g
JAMAICAN MYSTERY CAKE
It is my understanding that this recipe has been in the family of Captain Reuben Baker for many generations. His grandfather, Captain L.D. Baker, successfully imported bananas from his plantations in Jamaica to his home in New England in the 1800's.
Provided by Renee Ferraz
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cream butter and sugar in mixing bowl.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Sift together dry ingredients and add to butter mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
- Fold in mashed banana and walnuts.
- Pour into greased 9x5 loaf pan and bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 1 hour.
- Let cool in pan 5 mins, invert on cake rack to cool.
- For icing: In small bowl cream butter and sugar at medium speed.
- Using high speed add eggs one at at time, beating well after each addtion.
- Blend in dissolved instant coffee mixture.
- To assemble: Slice cake in half lengthwise.
- Place bottom layer cut side up on cake platter.
- Slice banana and arrange evenly over cake.
- Sprinkle with Grand Marnier.
- Spread one-half of icing over bananas.
- Add top layer and frost top only with remaining icing.
- Garnish with walnuts.
- Refrigerate.
MYSTERY CAKE
This is an easy spice cake from "The Joy of Cooking" made moist and delicious by using a stealthy ingredient: a can of condensed tomato soup. Make it and see if your guests can guess the secret.
Provided by Jennifer Steinhauer
Categories cakes, dessert
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar on high speed until well-combined, 3 to 5 minutes. On low speed, beat in the flour mixture in 3 parts, alternating with the tomato soup in 2 parts. Fold in the nuts and raisins. Spread the batter into the pan and smooth the top. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool the cake in the pan on a rack.
- If you choose to make the frosting, combine the cream cheese, butter, vanilla and sugar in the bowl of a mixer and mix until just smooth and creamy. If the frosting is too stiff, beat for a few seconds longer, being careful not to overbeat it. If you choose, stir in the zest, cinnamon or liqueur.
- To serve, remove the cake from the pan and either sprinkle with powdered sugar or cover with the frosting.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 788, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 110 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 502 milligrams, Sugar 77 grams, TransFat 1 gram
MYSTERY MOCHA CAKE
Recipe found on foodnetwork.com, Sweet Dreams with Gale Gand. Putting here for easy access when I need it.
Provided by SusieQusie
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Melt the chocolate and butter together over hot water.
- Meanwhile, sift together 1 1/4 cups of the sugar, sifted flour, baking powder and salt.
- Stir the dry mixture into the chocolate mixture and blend. Stir in the milk and vanilla.
- Pour into a greased, square 9 by 9-inch cake pan.
- Mix brown sugar, remaining 1/4 cup sugar and cocoa powder and sprinkle over the batter.
- Pour coffee over and bake for 40 minutes.
- Serve warm from the pan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 570.1, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 26.1, Sodium 424.9, Carbohydrate 107.4, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 68, Protein 7.7
MYSTERY MOCHA CAKE
My mother used to make this for us and we always were so excited when we knew it was on the menu! She would stir it up and pop it in the oven shortly before we sat down to eat dinner, so it would be all warm and gooey for dessert. We always ate it plain but as I got older I figured, hey this would be awesome with vanilla ice...
Provided by Pam Love
Categories Puddings
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Mix and sift together the first four ingredients.
- 2. Melt the chocolate and butter together and add to the dry ingredients.
- 3. Add the milk and vanilla and mix well. Spread into an ungreased 8X8 pan.
- 4. Combine the brown sugar, sugar and cocoa and spread this mixture over the batter in the pan. Slowly pour the cup of coffee over the sugar/cocoa mixture and bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
- 5. Let cool 15 minutes and serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Tips:
- Use the right pan: A 9x13 inch pan is the ideal size for this cake. If you use a smaller pan, the cake will be too thick and dense.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This is the best way to ensure that the cake is cooked through.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Be creative with your frosting: You can use any type of frosting you like on this cake. Some popular choices include chocolate frosting, vanilla frosting, and cream cheese frosting.
Conclusion:
This mystery cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and fluffy texture, rich flavor, and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this mystery cake a try. You won't be disappointed!
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