Surprise Cake Recipe

Name: Surprise Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/4 cup milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

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
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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.

1685

kcal

Calories

Fat

260

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups white sugar, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup butter, and more.

Yes, Surprise Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Surprise Cake

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