Bonnies' Surprise Cake
Submitted by llg0005
A simple fruit-filled cake with a gummy, tender crumb and a cinnamon-sugar crust on top. Use any jar of pie filling you like: cherry, blueberry, apple, or peach. Just 7 ingredients and 15 minutes of prep.
YIELD
1 cakePREP
15 minCOOK
1 hrsREADY
1 hrsThis is the kind of recipe that gets passed around on index cards at church potlucks.
A no-fuss batter made from oil, eggs, sugar, flour, and vanilla comes together in one bowl. Spread half in the pan, layer on a whole jar of your favorite pie filling, then top with the rest of the batter and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar.
The “surprise” is that gorgeous ribbon of fruit hiding inside a soft, slightly gummy crumb that’s somewhere between a cake and a cobbler.
Cherry is the classic choice, but blueberry, apple, and peach all work beautifully. Use whatever’s on your shelf.
Variations
- Cherry Almond: Use cherry pie filling and add ½ teaspoon almond extract to the batter.
- Apple Spice: Use apple pie filling and stir ½ teaspoon cinnamon plus a pinch of nutmeg into the dry ingredients.
- Peach Cobbler Style: Use peach pie filling and serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Chef Tips
- The batter is supposed to be thick and gummy. Don’t overmix or add liquid to thin it out.
- Greasing the pan well is essential since this sticky batter loves to cling.
- Double the recipe for a 13×9 pan if you’re feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
Directions
Combine ingredients in mixing bowl, except Jar of Pie filling and mix until it becomes gummy.
Grease a cake pan, and place half of the batter on bottom, spread around and then add the Jar of fruit pie filling and spread remaining batter on top.
Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon on top of batter.
Bake in a 325℉ (160℃) oven for about 1 hour.
Note: For a 13×9 inch baking dish double this recipe.
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