SUNFLOWER POTLUCK CAKE

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Meet the Cook: I wish I knew who to thank for the idea for my cake. I first saw it on the dessert table at a picnic. Later, for something different, I did my own variation. As a minister's wife for 58 years, I have tried many new dishes! Loyal and I have two children...four grandchildren...and two great-grandchildren. -Lola Wiemer, Clarklake, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 22 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup butter, softened
1-2/3 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cups baking cocoa
1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1-1/3 cups water
1 cup prepared chocolate frosting, divided
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
22 individual cream-filled sponge cakes
1 teaspoon milk
2 craft decorating bees, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture alternately with water, beating well after each addition. Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. , Freeze one layer for future use. Set aside 1 tablespoon frosting. Frost top and sides of remaining cake. , Place cake in the center of a large round tray (about 18 in.) Arrange chocolate chips on top of cake. Place sponge cakes around cake. Mix reserved frosting with milk; drizzle over sponge cakes. Decorate with bees if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 441mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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I'm not sure why this cake has so many good reviews.


Saiful Alom
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I'm glad I tried this cake, but I won't be making it again.


Dante Wheatley
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This cake is definitely not worth the effort.


Serenity Perez
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I would not make this cake again.


Elyas Bakhshi
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The cake was so dense that it was hard to eat.


Sk vai
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake still came out flat.


Cartier Wheeler
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my cake didn't turn out anything like the picture.


Saad Zafar
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I would not recommend this cake to anyone.


Adeshina Oluwatofunmi
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Overall, I was disappointed with this cake.


Charly Hersey
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The frosting was a bit too rich for my liking.


Winnie Tsoari
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I found the texture of the cake to be a bit dry.


Eakraj Gk
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste.


Yildiz Argun
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I would definitely recommend this cake to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert.


Sayoji Usman
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This is the best sunflower cake I've ever had!


Md Rashed khan
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday party, and it was a huge success.


Josh Gray
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The cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement to the moist cake.


Anowar Sk
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This cake is so easy to make, even for a novice baker like me.


Sudip Chy
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I was a bit skeptical about the sunflower seeds, but they actually added a nice nutty flavor to the cake.


Frank Abrams
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Prince Mwansa
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This cake was a huge hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the moist texture and the subtle sunflower flavor.