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flip cake

(2 ratings)
lhersh avatar
Recipe by
Leanne Hershberger
@lhersh
Wintersville, OH

This recipe has been a favorite in my family for years. Similar to Hostess Suzy Q's, but even better! It disappears as soon as we make it!!

(2 ratings)
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For flip cake

  • CAKE
  • 2 c
    flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 2 stick
    margarine or butter
  • 4 Tbsp
    cocoa powder
  • 1 c
    water
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1 Tbsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1/2 c
    sour milk
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • FLUFFY FILLING
  • 4 Tbsp
    flour
  • 1 c
    milk
  • 1 c
    shortening
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 c
    sugar

How To Make flip cake

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 375. Grease 11x17x1 cookie sheet
  • 2
    Sift together 2 cups sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 2 cups flour.
  • 3
    Bring to boil: 2 sticks margarine, 4 tablespoons cocoa, and 1 cup water
  • 4
    Beat together: 2 eggs, 1 tablespoon vanilla, 1/2 cup sour milk (mix milk with 1 tablespoon vinegar), and 1 teaspoon baking soda.
  • 5
    Mix everything together. Pour into greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for 20 minutes. Cool. Cut cake in half
  • 6
    For filling.... Cook 4 tablespoons flour in 1 cup milk until thick. Let cool to lukewarm or room temp.
  • 7
    Cream 1 cup shortening, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1 cup sugar together.
  • 8
    Add flour mixture and beat well
  • 9
    Spread on half the cake. Flip second half on top
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