I need a good cake recipe. Something I can make a day in advance. A coworker is having a birthday,and our team is going to surprise him with a cake. Any help would be appreciated. TIA

By Tunnia on Saturday, February 24, 2007 - 10:10 am:

Look on the cooking message board for the Cream Cheese Brownie Cake. I have made it several times and it is always a big hit. I'll go bump it up for you right now.

By Jewlz on Saturday, February 24, 2007 - 01:08 pm:

this is better made the day before and always a hit ...if u want left overs make double lol its really good
COCONUT SOUR CREAM LAYER CAKE

1 (18 1/2 oz.) Duncan Hines butter flavored cake mix
2 cups powdered sugar
1 (16 oz.) sour cream
1/2 t almond extract
1 (12 oz.) frozen coconut, thawed
1 1/2 cups Cool Whip must be this brand

Prepare cake mix according to directions on package. Make two 8 inch layers. When cool split both layers.

Combine sugar, sour cream, almond extract and coconut; blend well. Chill.
Reserve 1 cup of sour cream mixture for frosting top and
sides. Spread remaining frosting between layers of cake.

Combine reserved sour cream mixture with Cool Whip. Blend
until smooth. Spread on top and sides of cake. Seal cake in airtight container and refrigerate overnight before serving. Makes 8 servings.

By Tsa on Saturday, February 24, 2007 - 07:21 pm:

Cream Cheese Brownie Cake is YUMMY. Made it today. Thanks.

By Brooke327 on Monday, February 26, 2007 - 07:10 pm:

Is there frosting on the brownie cake?