Surprise Cake

We make this all the time, company can never guess what is in it!

• Calories: 249 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¼ cup milk
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup water
• ½ cup sour cream
• ¼ cup butter, melted
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine sugar, flour and salt. Set aside.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.