Best 20 Surprise Cake Recipes

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Welcome to the world of surprise cakes, where every bite promises an unexpected delight! If you're looking for a recipe that will amaze your taste buds and leave your guests in awe, you've come to the right place. Surprise cakes are more than just desserts - they're edible works of art that combine creativity, flavor, and a touch of magic. With the right ingredients and a little imagination, you can create a cake that will be the star of any celebration. Whether you prefer classic flavors, vibrant colors, or hidden surprises, this article will guide you through the steps of baking a surprise cake that will leave an unforgettable impression.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SURPRISE BANANA CAKE



Surprise Banana Cake image

This is an old Seattle recipe for a simple cake to turn overripe bananas into a delicious dessert.

Provided by tomg

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup white sugar
½ cup unsalted butter
2 eggs
4 ripe bananas, mashed
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9 x 13 inch cake pan.
  • Cream together the butter or margarine and the sugar.
  • Add eggs, bananas, flour, soda, salt, nuts, and vanilla. Mix thoroughly and pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Cool and frost cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 107.7 mg, Sugar 10.9 g

SURPRISE CARROT CAKE



Surprise Carrot Cake image

A cousin gave me this carrot cake recipe. It's a wonderful potluck pleaser with its "surprise" cream cheese center. My husband and our two young children love it, too! -Lisa Bowen, Little Britian, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 cups shredded carrots
1-3/4 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the carrots, sugar, oil and eggs until well blended. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually beat into carrot mixture until blended. Stir in the pecans. Pour 3 cups batter into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg. Spoon over batter. Top with remaining batter. , Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar until smooth. Frost cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570 calories, Fat 30g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 442mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (55g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

SURPRISE ON THE INSIDE GENDER REVEAL CAKE



Surprise on the Inside Gender Reveal Cake image

A fun cake filled with a colorful sweet surprise that tumbles out when you cut into it, revealing to your eager guests if the baby-to-be is a girl (pink) or a boy (blue)!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h45m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 boxes Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ cake mix (any flavor)
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix boxes
2 containers Betty Crocker™ Whipped fluffy white frosting
2 cups pink or blue M&M's® chocolate candies
1/4 cup pink or blue M&M's® minis chocolate candies
3/4 cup assorted pink or blue candy sprinkles

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease or spray two 8-inch round pans; place 8-inch round piece of cooking parchment paper in bottom of each pan. Grease or spray parchment paper. In large bowl, beat 1 box cake mix and ingredients called for on box with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on high speed about 2 minutes or until smooth. Spread in pans. Bake as directed on box. Cool 10 minutes; run knife around sides of pans to loosen cakes. Gently remove from pans to cooling rack; remove parchment paper. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Repeat to make 2 more layers.
  • Flatten cake layers by trimming off rounded tops. In 2 layers, cut small round out of center, using 4-inch round cutter.
  • To assemble cake: Place 1 uncut cake layer on cake stand or serving platter; spread 1/3 cup frosting on top. Top with 1 layer with center removed; spread 1/3 cup frosting on top. Top with second layer with center removed; spread 1/3 cup frosting on top. Fill cake with candies and candy sprinkles. Gently press candies to level, top with full cake layer. Frost side and top of cake using remaining frosting. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Carbohydrate 70 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 410 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 2 1/2 g

SAUERKRAUT SURPRISE CAKE



Sauerkraut Surprise Cake image

No one will ever believe that the secret ingredient is finely chopped sauerkraut!

Provided by JJOHN32

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ cup butter
1 ½ cups white sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup water
1 cup drained and chopped sauerkraut
16 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
4 tablespoons butter
½ cup sour cream
2 ¾ cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 13x9 inch cake pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream 1/2 cup butter or margarine and sugar until light. Beat in eggs, one at a time; add 1 teaspoon vanilla.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt and cocoa powder. Add to creamed mixture alternately with water, beating after each addition. Stir in sauerkraut. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes. Let cake cool in pan. Frost with Sour Cream Chocolate Frosting. Cut into squares to serve.
  • To Make Sour Cream Chocolate Frosting: Melt the semi-sweet chocolate pieces and 4 T butter or margarine over low heat. Remove from heat. Blend in the sour cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Gradually add sifted confectioners' sugar to make spreading consistency. Beat well. Spread over cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525 calories, Carbohydrate 81.6 g, Cholesterol 69.6 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.7 g, Sodium 369.1 mg, Sugar 62.6 g

EASY SURPRISE CAKE



Easy Surprise Cake image

For birthday parties and other occasions; you don't need vanilla or water. Follow this simple cake recipe, and your family will truly be surprised.

Provided by luv4baking

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Yellow Cake Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

13 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
3 eggs
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 8-inch cake pans.
  • Place the butter and sugar into a mixing bowl, and mash together with a wooden spoon until the mixture is creamy and thoroughly combined. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, and pour into the butter mixture. Stir until combined.
  • Sift the flour and baking powder together in a bowl, and lightly stir into the butter mixture. Pour half the batter into each prepared cake pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the middle of a cake comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to finish cooling on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Cholesterol 119.4 mg, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 251.1 mg, Sugar 25.2 g

SURPRISE SPICE CAKE



Surprise Spice Cake image

Canned tomato soup replaces some of the oil in this spice cake, decreasing the fat, boosting the color and (surprise!) enhancing the taste. -Hannah Thompson, Scotts Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package spice cake mix (regular size)
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
3 large eggs
1/2 cup water
1 can (16 ounces) cream cheese frosting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, soup, eggs and water; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Bake 30-33 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Frost with cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 586mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CHOCOLATE SURPRISE CAKE



Chocolate Surprise Cake image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dessert

Time 2h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

9 ounces bittersweet chocolate
11 tablespoons unsalted butter plus soft butter for greasing molds
3 tablespoons heavy cream
2 tablespoons Jack Daniel's whisky or other bourbon
3 large eggs
3 egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
Whipped cream or coffee ice cream

Steps:

  • Melt 4 ounces of the chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of the butter. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  • Combine cream and whisky in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then pour over the melted chocolate. Stir with a wooden spoon to combine. Place in the refrigerator and allow to cool, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is firm enough to handle, about an hour. Using a melon baller or a teaspoon, quickly form the chocolate mixture into eight truffle-sized balls. Place on a pan or plate lined with waxed paper and refrigerate.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a muffin tin or tins with 8 cups that are each 4 inches in diameter, preferably of 1-cup capacity.
  • Melt the remaining 5 ounces of chocolate and 10 tablespoons butter in the top of a double boiler over simmering water; stir and set aside.
  • Beat the eggs, egg yolks and sugar together until the mixture thickens, triples in volume and forms a ribbon. Fold in the melted chocolate. Sift the flour over the mixture and quickly fold it in.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cups. Insert a chilled truffle in the center of each, place in the oven and bake 12 minutes, until the top springs back when touched lightly. Do not insert a cake tester.
  • Unmold the cakes: run a knife around the edges, then place a baking sheet over the tin and, holding both together, invert, then carefully lift off the muffin tin. Serve at once with whipped cream or ice cream.

BEET SURPRISE CAKE



Beet Surprise Cake image

Made with fresh red beets. It is delicious, nice and moist, a recipe that has been in the family a long time. You would not believe how good it is until you make it.

Provided by OKBEE

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 cup beets, boiled and grated
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups white sugar
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ¼ cups melted butter
4 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons honey
½ cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 tablespoons cream
3 ounces cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
1 pound confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Grease one 9x13 inch pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sprinkle lemon juice over beets, set aside.
  • Combine flour, 1 teaspoon salt, soda, white sugar, cocoa, melted butter, eggs, honey, milk, and 2 teaspoons vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Stir in beets. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed of mixer. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) about 40 minutes. Cool and frost.
  • To make frosting: combine cream and cream cheese, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and pinch of salt. Add confectioners' sugar, beat until fluffy. Spread on cake. Add nuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.1 calories, Carbohydrate 65.2 g, Cholesterol 81 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 399.3 mg, Sugar 49.9 g

CHOCOLATE RAINBOW SURPRISE 'BOX' CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Chocolate Rainbow Surprise 'Box' Cake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chocolate cake mix, white cake mix, food coloring, cake frosting

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Desserts

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 box chocolate cake mix, plus corresponding ingredients - eggs, oil, water
1 box white cake mix, plus corresponding ingredients - eggs, oil, water
food coloring
16 oz cake frosting

Steps:

  • Prepare Chocolate and White Cake Mixes according to directions on the box.
  • NOTE: It is recommended that you use the same brand of cake mix for each, and ensure they share a similar bake time.
  • Divide prepared White Cake Batter into 4 separate bowls. Use food coloring to create vivid Red, Yellow, Green, and Blue Batter.
  • In a greased bundt pan, spoon about ⅓ of the prepared Chocolate Cake Mix onto the bottom. Using a tablespoon, carefully spoon a thin ring of Red Cake Batter on top of the chocolate layer - being careful to keep it centered and ensure it does not spread to the edge of the pan.
  • Repeat with Yellow, Green, and Blue Batter, carefully spooning each on top of the previous. Finish by carefully covering the colored layers with an additional ⅓ of the Chocolate Cake Mix (leaving about ⅓ extra so as not to overfill the pan).
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 35 minutes at 350°F (175°C). Remove from oven and allow cake to cool.
  • Turn out onto a plate and decorate.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507 calories, Carbohydrate 97 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 62 grams

LEMON CAKE WITH A PINEAPPLE SURPRISE



Lemon Cake With a Pineapple Surprise image

This is a made from scratch recipe... Homemade Lemon Cake with Pineapple Filling and Lemon Cream Cheese Icing....nothin but mmm mmm good

Provided by Serena 485247

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups self-rising flour
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1/4 cup shortening
1 cup half-and-half
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 1/2 cups crushed pineapple (un-drained)
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs (Beaten)
4 tablespoons cornstarch (mixed well in cup with small amount of water)
1 (8 ounce) cream cheese (softened)
1/2 cup butter (softened)
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract

Steps:

  • For Homemade Lemon Cake:. Preheat oven to 350
  • two 9 inch round pans have them greased and floured.
  • Cream together the shortening and 1 1/2 cups white sugar. Beat in the 2 eggs. Add the flour, milk, and Lemon extract and vanilla, and beat to a soft smooth batter. _.
  • Bake 20 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until tester inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • For PIneapple Filling:.
  • Beat 3 eggs in saucepan add 1 1/2c sugar and pineapple.
  • In separate cup mix cornstarch with water. bring pineapple to boiling point, add cornstarch mixture very slowly while stirring, turn to low heat stir till thickens take off heat. You want it thick.......
  • For Lemon Cream Cheese Icing:.
  • cream together your cream cheese and butter till very smooth add about 1 cup or more of confectionary sugar... add in a dash of vanilla and about a teaspoon of lemon extract.
  • start adding in your confectionary sugar slowly as blending... blend well as to get no lumps.... Taste it make sure it is sweet.......
  • Let cake cool put cooled pineapple filling on top of bottom layer... then put on top layer cake.... Put cream cheese lemon icing on top layer....enjoy.... very good cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 6797.8, Fat 277.9, SaturatedFat 146.4, Cholesterol 1640.5, Sodium 4958, Carbohydrate 1012.2, Fiber 10, Sugar 775.1, Protein 83.1

CHOCOLATE SURPRISE CAKE



Chocolate Surprise Cake image

This is best, in my opinion, served warm right out of the oven. I like to make in individual dishes. I just divide the "Topping" ingredients equally into each one.

Provided by Lali8752

Categories     Breads

Time 55m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
4 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups sifted flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 cup cold coffee

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 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 or cold from the pan.

SURPRISE CAKE



Surprise Cake image

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

BANANA APPLE & BLUEBERRY SURPRISE CAKE



Banana Apple & Blueberry Surprise Cake image

Make and share this Banana Apple & Blueberry Surprise Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ellie3763

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h35m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 large very ripe bananas
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup applesauce
2 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup ground almond meal
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ginger
2 large golden delicious apples, sliced
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon melted organic butter, for greasing
3/4 cup frozen blueberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Arrange sliced apples on a baking sheet and drizzle honey over them. Bake at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes until apples are moist and tender.
  • Remove apples from the oven and lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, mash bananas and brown sugar until creamy, don't worry if there are a few lumps.
  • Add the apple sauce and eggs and beat with a whisk until well combined.
  • Add the flour, almond meal, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger; use a spatula to fold together.
  • Grease the cake pan with melted butter and arrange one layer of apple slices on the bottom of the pan.
  • Pour half the banana batter into the pan, and arrange a second layer of apples around the outside edges.
  • Spoon frozen blueberries into the center area of the cake and gently cover with the remaining batter.
  • Bake the cake in 350 degree oven for about 1 hour; check it at 45mins.
  • Serve with natural yoghurt and a drizzle of honey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.7, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 37.8, Sodium 115.7, Carbohydrate 38.7, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 24.3, Protein 3.8

CHOCOLATE CAKE SURPRISE



Chocolate Cake Surprise image

If you like sinful desserts, then this is for you. My husband just loves this cake and cannot get enough of it. You may use pecans instead of walnuts if you prefer.

Provided by Weezie

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Coconut Cake

Time 1h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ½ cups chopped walnuts
1 cup flaked coconut
1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
1 cup water
½ cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
½ cup butter
¾ cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10x15 inch pan. Sprinkle walnuts and coconut evenly over bottom of pan.
  • In a large bowl, stir together cake mix and pudding mix. Make a well in the center and pour in water, oil, and eggs. Beat on low speed until blended. Scrape bowl, and beat 4 minutes on medium speed. Pour batter into prepared pan. Set aside.
  • In a saucepan, combine cream cheese and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth. Stir in confectioners' sugar. Pour cream cheese mixture in rows (lengthwise) over the top of cake mix. Using the tip of a knife, swirl the batter to create a marbled effect.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 554.3 calories, Carbohydrate 41.2 g, Cholesterol 92.6 mg, Fat 42 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 519 mg, Sugar 25.1 g

CHOCOLATE SURPRISE STRIPE CAKE



Chocolate Surprise Stripe Cake image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h45m

Yield 25 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

Vegetable shortening, for greasing cake pans
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup extra-dark cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup espresso
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup pasteurized egg whites
1 pound powdered sugar
2 pounds salted butter, softened
2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable shortening, such as Crisco
1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter
1 teaspoon baking soda
Raspberry jam, for filling

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease the bottom and sides of two 2-by-9-inch round cake pans with shortening. Line with parchment cut to neatly cover the bottom and sides of the pans.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer with a paddle, sift the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add the eggs, buttermilk, espresso, vegetable oil and vanilla; mix on medium speed. Divide the batter between the prepared cake pans.
  • Bake for 20 minutes. Rotate the pans and continue baking until an inserted skewer comes out clean, another 15 minutes. Cool on a rack, unmold and return to the rack to cool completely.
  • For the buttercream icing: With an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the egg whites and powdered sugar for 5 minutes. Add the butter and vanilla and beat for 10 minutes, until fluffy. (Makes 3 pounds.)
  • For the caramel icing/crumble: Mix the sugar, buttermilk, shortening, butter and baking soda in a 3- or 4-quart cast-iron Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook to the softball stage (235 to 245 degrees F on a candy thermometer), swirling the pan to keep the ingredients moving.
  • Remove from the heat and beat with a wooden spoon until creamy and spreadable. Spread on a silicone mat and set aside. When cool, break into a crumble.
  • To create the striped filling: Put one-third of the vanilla buttercream into a piping bag fitted with a 1/3-inch tip. Put an equivalent amount of raspberry jam into a second piping bag, also fitted with a 1/3-inch tip.
  • When the cakes are completely cool, pipe a dollop of buttercream into the center of one of the layers. Pipe concentric circles around the first dollop, working outward and alternating between circles of raspberry jam and buttercream¿this will be your bottom layer.
  • Lightly place the remaining cake layer on top of the 'piped' bottom layer. Use the remaining buttercream to ice the entire cake.
  • Add the crumbled caramel by patting small handfuls onto the top of the iced cake.

GERMAN CHOCOLATE SURPRISE CAKE



German Chocolate Surprise Cake image

Upside-down cake? Try this German chocolate version with a baked coconut and nut topping. No frosting is needed.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 oz sweet baking chocolate
1/4 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ self-rising flour
1/2 cup milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In ungreased 9-inch round cake pan, mix topping ingredients. Spread evenly in pan.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate and 1/4 cup water on High 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds or until chocolate is melted. Stir to blend.
  • In medium bowl, beat granulated sugar and 1/2 cup butter with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla and eggs until well blended. On low speed, beat in 3/4 cup of the flour and the milk. Add remaining 1/2 cup flour; beat well. Stir in chocolate mixture until blended. Pour batter over topping in pan.
  • Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Run knife around edge of cake to loosen. Place serving plate upside down over cake in pan; turn plate and pan over. Remove pan. Serve warm or cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570, Carbohydrate 63 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 6, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 410 mg, Sugar 45 g, TransFat 1/2 g

HAWAIIAN SURPRISE CAKE



Hawaiian Surprise Cake image

Rhonda Pryor-Houk of Louisville, Kentucky created this charming cake after coming across a recipe for orange cake in a mystery novel. It's loaded with nuts, fruit and coconut.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

6 tablespoons butter, softened
2/3 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 large eggs, separated
2 tablespoons apricot preserves
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup vanilla or white chips
1/4 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
1 snack-size cup (4 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained and chopped
1/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
FROSTING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon orange extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream the butter, 2/3 cup sugar and cream until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add egg yolks and preserves; beat well. Stir in extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; beat into creamed mixture until combined. Stir in the chips, nuts, oranges, cherries and coconut. , In another bowl, beat egg whites and remaining sugar on medium speed until soft peaks form; fold into batter. Pour into an 8-in. fluted tube pan coated with cooking spray. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and extract; beat until smooth. Frost cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

PINEAPPLE COCONUT SURPRISE CAKE



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When I was a school teacher, one of my fellow teachers made this cake and everybody asked her for the recipe. Now I am passing the recipe along to my online friends. *This cake tastes better made day ahead.

Provided by Meryl Hausner

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box yellow cake mix
1 large can of crushed pineapple
1 pkg coconut, flaked
1 pkg cream cheese
1 1/4 c milk
1 pkg vanilla pudding, instant
1 large cool whip

Steps:

  • 1. Bake cake mix in a 15 1/2 X 10 1/2 X 1 inch pan, according to box directions.
  • 2. While cake is baking, drain pineapple. Let cream cheese stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
  • 3. In a bowl place cream cheese, gradually add a little milk at a time beating at medium speed to blend mixure smoothly.
  • 4. Then add pudding and beat at low speed for 12 minutes. Spread mixture over cake.
  • 5. Top with crushed pineapple, sprinkled evenly.
  • 6. On top of this spread cool whip.
  • 7. Sprinkle coconut over everything.

GERMAN CHOCOLATE POUND CAKE SURPRISE



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The surpise is the icing is inside the cake. A truly quick and easy recipe using a prepared cake mix and frosting for those times when you just dont have the time or ingredients to make one from scratch. This makes a very large cake, so make sure you use a 12-cup tube/bundt pan.

Provided by Sassy in da South

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (18 1/4 ounce) German chocolate cake mix
1 (15 ounce) can coconut pecan frosting
4 eggs
1/2 cup oil
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease and flour 12 cup tube pan OR Bundt pan.
  • Mix all ingredients (including the icing) in mixer at medium speed 2 minutes.
  • Pour into prepared pan and bake 55 - 60 minutes.
  • Remove from oven to wire rack and allow cooling for 10 minutes.
  • Invert onto serving plate and dust with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434, Fat 23.5, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 70.5, Sodium 371.3, Carbohydrate 53.7, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 35.9, Protein 4.4

SURPRISE CINNAMON CHIFFON CAKE



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"My family loves fresh strawberries, and they often request this easy and delicious cake in the summer, relates Janine Trappe of International Falls, Minnesota.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar, divided
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 eggs, separated
6 tablespoons water
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
FILLING:
1-1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Whisk the egg yolks, water, oil and vanilla; add to dry ingredients. In another small bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter., Gently spoon into an ungreased 7-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on the lowest oven rack at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Immediately invert pan; cool completely, about 1 hour., Run a knife around side and center tube of pan. Remove cake. Cut a 3/4-in. slice from top of cake; set aside. Using a sharp knife, carve a tunnel out of cake, leaving a 1-in.-thick wall on all sides; carefully remove cake from tunnel. (Discard cake from tunnel or save for another use.), For filling, in a small bowl, beat cream, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Set aside two-thirds of mixture. Fold remaining cream mixture into the strawberries; spoon into tunnel. Replace cake top. Frost top and sides of cake with reserved cream mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 23g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 162mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all your ingredients and tools ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
  • Follow the Recipe Carefully: While it's tempting to experiment, it's best to follow the recipe exactly the first time you make it. This will help you get a feel for the dish and make sure it turns out perfectly.
  • Use Fresh, High-Quality Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will have a big impact on the final product. Whenever possible, use fresh, organic, and locally sourced ingredients.
  • Don't Overmix: Overmixing can toughen your baked goods. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Preheat Your Oven: Always preheat your oven to the correct temperature before baking. This will help ensure that your food cooks evenly.
  • Let Your Baked Goods Cool Completely: Before you frost or serve your baked goods, let them cool completely. This will help them hold their shape and flavor.

Conclusion:

Baking a surprise cake is a fun and rewarding experience. With a little planning and effort, you can create a delicious and memorable dessert that will wow your friends and family. Just remember to follow the tips above, and you'll be sure to have success. So get creative and have fun in the kitchen!

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