Sad Cake

Submitted by mandabears

"This is allegedly a Texas recipe. One of DH's friend brought it to a party that we had. It is called a Sad Cake because it falls on purpose, the taste is not Sad."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 16 ounces light brown sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups Bisquick
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup pecan pieces
• 7 ounces flaked coconut (optional)

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Spray a 13x9 pan lightly with cooking spray.
3. Cream sugar and eggs together.
4. Mix in Bisquick until well mixed.
5. Add pecans, vanilla, (and coconut).
6. Pour into pan.
7. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
8. Note: the cake is supposed to look strange.
9. It rise high in the oven and then caves in in the middle.
10. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream or plain.

Reviews

[wclark4121]

A favorite when I was growing up in the 60's and 70's made by my mom, in Texas of all places. When trying to describe this to some who have never had it I tell them it's like brown sugar brownies.

 

[baltisraul]

I believe the US version did come from Texas. My wife saw it in a cookbook that had almost all Texas favorites and was published in Texas. The European version is Irish I believe. We started making this in 2006 on a regular basis. When we bring it out for guests, you always hear someone say, 'looks sad, tastes great'. Don't change a thing it has been around almost 300 years in some similar form or other.

 

[pamanson124]

I remember my Grandma making this cake! I am so glad to find the recipe. The response I receive when sharing this are unanimous "The best cake I have ever had". "Anything but Sad!"

 

[Ewalla]

I've had this before but without the pecans. Very good!!