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Surprise Cake

SUBMITTED BY: Dawn

"We make this all the time, company can never guess what is in it!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 9 stars. This recipe average a 4.8 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 1 - 9x13 inch pan

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine sugar, flour and salt. Set aside.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2006 by Coates
Very good cake like brownies. The only thing I would change is instead of adding water, I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2007 by stephanie watson
I made this with Vindiloo spice (a popular Indian spice) in place of cayanne. I used quite a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2008 by jonshepi
Was so good, no one could guess there was cayenne in it. Making it again tonight. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2008 by ILove2Ck
Very moist, very tasty chocolate cake that has a warmth but there is no way it has any hint of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2008 by Wendy
I made this cake exactly as the recipe was written and was very happy with the results. It... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2008 by Hollywood
Yummy! I substituted ginger for the cayenne pepper, since I was out. Tasted great! Thank you! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2007 by Erin C
I halved the recipe and made mini muffins/cupcakes, which I thik were a perfect balance of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2006 by Tokio
I made this recipe, actually as cupcakes. I was impressed by the mild hit of spice and the... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Surprise Cake

Servings Per Recipe: 24

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 249

  • Total Fat: 11.4g
  • Cholesterol: 46mg
  • Sodium: 209mg
  • Total Carbs: 36g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.9g
  • Protein: 2.3g

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