Friday, September 13, 2013

MAGIC CAKE

I know I say how much my crafting is inspired by the blog world all the time, but so is my cooking.  On any given night, dinner is something I found on a blog.  Once in a while it includes dessert.

This is Magic Cake.  It's amazing!  One batter, poured in the pan and it comes out of the oven in three delicious layers.  It makes it's own crust, with a seriously wonderful custard filling, topped by a cake layer.  What could be bad about pie crust, custard and cake all on one plate?
I came across several recipes for it.  I always read all of the comments on a recipe before I cook it because people put a lot of good tips in the comment section.  It was almost overwhelming to read them because people either had a complete failure with this recipe or a raging success.  I was intrigued.  I poured through several different recipes before I found one that simplified it all.  You can find the recipe at Laughing Spatula.com.  I will tell you that I followed the directions precisely and it turned out perfect.  Prep time was only about 15 minutes, tops.  The only thing I didn't do was top it with powdered sugar.  I'm just not a powdered sugar kind of girl.
My husband, who is not a huge dessert fan, ate 2 pieces the first night and it was gone after the second night.  Now he wants to know when we are having it again!  This is absolutely my new "go to" dessert.  I may try a chocolate version next...or maybe lemon.  

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  1. miss flibbertigibbetSeptember 13, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    Wow...that IS easy! I love things the kids can make themselves...we need to try thi!

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  2. Our Pinteresting FamilySeptember 13, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    That sounds like my kind of dessert. I'm always scouring over comments on recipes as well. Sometimes I find the best tips in there too. :)

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  3. Stone Cottage AdventuresSeptember 13, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    Mmmm... Sounds lovely! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures

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  4. UnknownSeptember 13, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    Oh this looks delicious Danni - I'm pinning it for when my oven gets fixed lol
    XOXO

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  5. Tuula @ Thrifty Rebel VintageSeptember 13, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    Wow! We don't eat dessert very often, but once in a while it's a real treat. Love how easy this seems!

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  6. Feral TurtleSeptember 13, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    I'm definitely a baker...not a cooker. Gonna try this right now. I will let you know if I have the same success! I have so many eggs right now, this is perfect. Thanks for sharing Danni.

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  7. Gail @Purple Hues and MeSeptember 13, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    Can't imagine three delicious layers from one batter! Thanks for doing all the research - I'm gonna try this one!

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  8. Cheryl in WisconsinSeptember 13, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    I am a big fan of simple recipes. One of the criteria in my definition of simple is not having to separate eggs. Is that pathetic or what? So, my dear, I will make this cake if you come up and separate the flippin' eggs for me. Teach me how (note: I won't actually pay attention). I will make the whole rest of the dinner for you for your efforts.

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  9. Love Bakes Good CakesSeptember 13, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    This sounds great, Danni! Just hopped over there and pinned it :)

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  10. StephanieSeptember 13, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    YUM! I'll be right over to try a piece :) I will definitely have to make this sometime. Have a great weekend. Hugs!

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  11. Tina@WhatWeKeepSeptember 13, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    I have seen this and wondered about it...I'm so glad you tried it out. I'm a big fan of the pie that makes it's own crust, so I need to try this. It looks so good! I like cakes w/o frosting. I also like anything called Magic Cake.

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  12. With A BlastSeptember 13, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    Gosh, Danni! This looks amazing !! Definitely on my list to make :-)

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  13. DellaSeptember 13, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    This looks so decadent! I have to try this! Thanks for sharing :) My husband is gonna love this, too!

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  14. andi filanteSeptember 13, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    If it's so magic...does that mean it will make me skinnier rather than fatter?!?

    -andi

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  15. Linda @ it all started with paintSeptember 13, 2013 at 6:07 PM

    Okay, I think I may need to try this one. Hmmm ... wonder if I can make it in a mason jar ...

    :) Linda

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  16. Donna WilkesSeptember 13, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    Is it just a vanilla flavor? It looks to pretty to eat.

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  17. Mary NeumannSeptember 13, 2013 at 10:39 PM

    The Magic Cake looks and sounds wonderful, Danni! I've seen this cake and always wondered how it would taste...sounds like it's wonderful. since it was gone the next day! I'm adding it to my "must try" list! Off to check out the ingredients. Thanks for the sweet share :) oh, and if you make the chocolate version - please share how it turned out and which one you liked best!

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  18. Tara @ SuburbleSeptember 14, 2013 at 1:07 AM

    This looks incredible! I want to try it! (And of course, knowing my luck, it will be a huge disaster, but yours looks beautiful!)

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  19. Natalie @ NorthShore DaysSeptember 14, 2013 at 3:24 AM

    Oh yum Danni - it sound awesome and the ingredients are really simple too - I will let you know when I make it...

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  20. Cindy Eikenberg, Little Miss CelebrationSeptember 14, 2013 at 4:42 AM

    Danni, I've seen the Magic Cakes though haven't tried one yet - it looks delicious and sounds like a great, easy dessert! Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend!

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  21. Donna@AllthingsMingSeptember 14, 2013 at 5:48 AM

    I've been wanting to try this !!! Thanks for researching it !

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  22. Call Me PMcSeptember 14, 2013 at 6:07 AM

    Very very interesting! I'll have to try it, looks really good!

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  23. Feral TurtleSeptember 14, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    I made it! The bottom layer was a gelatin layer. The next layer was an amazing textured cake. Only two layers. Did you thoroughly mix the egg whites in until it was completely mixed or did you just stir them in a few times and pour in the pan? It was very good anyways, but I was just wondering if maybe I over mixed the egg whites with the rest of the batter.

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  24. Heather @ The Beating HearthSeptember 14, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    Mmmmmmmm...This really sounds so yummy and I can't wait until you try the chocolate version. If I made desserts, I would so make this.

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  25. Grace Grits and GardeningSeptember 14, 2013 at 5:21 PM

    sounds great and looks amazing!

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  26. Amy EllisSeptember 14, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    There isn't one darn thing that could be bad about pie crust, custard and cake all on one plate. Looks delish, Danni. I can handle this one, too.

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  27. BlissSeptember 14, 2013 at 8:26 PM

    Magic cake? Just what I need, making it tomorrow. Then would you please post a magic eraser for my fat butt.

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  28. Amy of While Wearing HeelsSeptember 15, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    Oh yum. That looks DELICIOUS. I love that you just shared your experience and the picture and not the recipe but directed your readers to the site you found the recipe. Big Kudos.

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  29. Mel@Mellywood's MansionSeptember 15, 2013 at 8:12 PM

    Get out! That looks amazing, I want some magic cake....as soon as I get my new oven. Oh how I miss having an oven!!

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  30. Maureen WyattSeptember 16, 2013 at 12:31 AM

    I have this one pinned to try. Looks delicious!

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  31. The Thriftiness MissSeptember 16, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    Oh I've been wanting to try this! It sounds so good and how cool is it that it separates itself :) Glad you had a success Danni. Now I def have to try it!

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  32. Maureen WyattSeptember 16, 2013 at 2:58 PM

    Thanks for letting me know I was a no reply blogger.

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  33. fiona andersonSeptember 16, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    That kind of looks like a dessert my Grandmother used to make called 'Queen of Puddings'- I may just have to try it, it looks delicious.

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  34. Daniela @Frugal Aint CheapSeptember 16, 2013 at 8:36 PM

    that's what I need. A Magic cake recipe. This sounds really simple and delicious.

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  35. Debbie @DewdropGablesSeptember 18, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    We don't eat dessert either, but this sounds very interesting, 1 batter=3 layers? That really is magic! The scientist in me (yeah, right, lol) wants to know how it happens. I might have to make it so I can see how it works. And tastes, of course!
    Debbie :)

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  36. UnknownSeptember 19, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    Thank you for sharing my recipe Danni and I am so very glad it turned out perfectly! I am a follower of your boards on Pinterest and am flattered you posted one of my recipes! I am happy to report I have moved my blog to a new site where there are many more simple recipes to love! http://laughingspatula.com/
    Thank you again! Super special!
    Kathi

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  37. Little Miss MaggieOctober 7, 2013 at 11:26 PM

    I am definitely going to try this cake. The ingredients don't sound that unhealthy for a dessert. It might be the perfect take along for the holidays.

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  38. UnknownOctober 23, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    Oh, I LOVE quick and easy AND yummy recipes! Thanks for turning me onto magic cake....off to see the recipe!

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  39. UnknownAugust 15, 2014 at 8:23 PM

    How did I miss this post?? (Also think I got my commenting issues worked out. Google hates me.)

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