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

Sophie Tonye James
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This cake looks delicious!


DinoVerse
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I can't wait to try this cake!


Mel
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This cake is a winner!


Juan Schembri
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I'm definitely going to make this cake again.


Golden golem
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This cake is a great way to impress your friends and family.


Shantel Sofia
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I would definitely recommend this cake to others.


Whisker
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious!


leitony ngayama
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one was really good. The surprise inside was a nice touch.


Ethio phrank
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's so elegant and delicious.


Etuna Gelovani
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I made this cake for a bake sale, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Rayonah Hall
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but it was still good.


Kazi Emon
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This cake is so moist and flavorful! I love the surprise inside.


Yeamin Computer
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I had a little trouble getting the cake to rise properly, but it still tasted good.


Akosua Serwaa
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still a hit with my family.


Biddut Paul
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The surprise inside this cake is so fun! My kids loved it.


Ibrahim dar
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This cake is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I've made it for potlucks, bake sales, and even just for a snack at home.


Zenetsy pp
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! The cake was dense and rich, and the chocolate ganache was the perfect finishing touch.


Clasam Muziq
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This cake was a huge hit at my daughter's birthday party! It was so moist and flavorful, and the surprise inside was a total delight. I will definitely be making this cake again.