Failure Cake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Failure Cake is a delightful layered dessert featuring a crumbly cake base topped with a smooth cream cheese mixture, perfect for those who enjoy rich, sweet treats with a nostalgic touch.

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Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 16 oz confectioners sugar
  • Whipped topping

Instructions

  1. In a 9 x 13 x 2 inch baking dish, combine 2 beaten eggs, butter, and the yellow cake mix.
  2. Mix until crumbly.
  3. Spread the crumb mixture evenly in the dish.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, remaining 2 eggs, and confectioners sugar with an electric hand mixer until smooth.
  5. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crumb layer in the dish.
  6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

752 kcal 38% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.4g 11% DV
Total Fat 46.2g 59% DV
Carbs 80.1g 29% DV
Fiber 1.1g 4% DV
Sugar 37.1g 74% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 338mg 15% DV
Potassium 198mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 162.5mg 54% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 93.8mcg 10% DV
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 113.8mg 9% DV
Iron 1.1mg 6% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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