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Batman cake?

Zhills — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 15:21:30 GMT

The lady who gave me this recipe called it a Batman Cake. It was a favorite in our office. I haven't found one like it on the internet. It is sweet and tasty. Perfect for the big game!

BATMAN CAKE

1 lb. box brown sugar
2 sticks butter

Melt together; cool slightly.

Then add:

1/2 cup white sugar
4 eggs, one at a time
2 c. self-rising flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. nuts

Pour batter in pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes.

Test doneness with knife. Let cool.

Cut in squares. Dust with XXXX powdered sugar.

A delicious snack!

I just noticed that it doesn't give a pan size. I would guess, 9X13 if you want a thicker cake or jelly roll size for a thinner cake.

Please correct me if you know differently.

Re: Batman cake?

ChiliPepper — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 15:25:21 GMT

Sounds yummy!!! Thanks!!!

BTW, what am I missing? Duh..... Why is it called the "Batman Cake"?

Re: Batman cake?

Zhills — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 15:54:18 GMT

Sorry, I haven't a clue! I've wondered myself. Can't find anything like it on the internet.

Re: Batman cake?

ChiliPepper — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 15:56:40 GMT

@Zhills wrote:
Sorry, I haven't a clue! I've wondered myself. Can't find anything like it on the internet.

@Zhills

Ok, fhew........................

Glad it wasn't just me & another brain f a r t LOL!!!

Re: Batman cake?

Zhills — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 16:12:34 GMT

She and I exchanged jobs and she informed me that the guys expected one every week!

Re: Batman cake?

ChiliPepper — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 16:24:39 GMT

@Zhills wrote:
She and I exchanged jobs and she informed me that the guys expected one every week!

@Zhills

WOW!!! It must REALLY be good then!!!

Re: Batman cake?

ChiliPepper — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 16:26:01 GMT

@Zhills wrote:
Sorry, I haven't a clue! I've wondered myself. Can't find anything like it on the internet.

@Zhills

I gotta tell you, its driving me nuts trying to figure out why LOL!!!

Geeeez, I think I need a life!

Re: Batman cake?

beckyb1012 — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 16:35:52 GMT

Sounds so good, I printed it out for future use.

I did try to find the definition of "batman cake" and none so far. Maybe after eating all that brown and white sugar it makes you nocturnal like a bat. Worth staying up for I am sure.

Re: Batman cake?

Zhills — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 17:29:08 GMT

I've googled everything I can think of, "brown sugar cake, sheet cake, brown sugar+nuts, and I can't fing anything like it.

I wonder if it was a mistake and was so good someone wrote it down. It is sweet, but not gaggingly sweet and has a great flavor. I think the 1/2 Cup white sugar is to make the batter smoother. Not sure brown sugar would do that.

The powdered sugar is really for show, but it doesn't need icing!

Re: Batman cake?

ChiliPepper — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 19:11:44 GMT

@beckyb1012

@Zhills

Orrrrrrrrrrrrrrr, somebody made it, used a Batman cake pan & the name stayed. It was actually the pan & nothing to do with the cake itself.

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.........

Re: Batman cake?

momtochloe — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 19:27:47 GMT

I'm Batman and that is one great cake . . .

Re: Batman cake?

IamMrsG — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 20:03:58 GMT

This seems to me -- and I admit to not trying the recipe -- that this is a brownie (blondie?). Also, I would not bake the batter in a jelly roll pan for 30-40 mins. If that shallow a pan is used, I would start checking at around 20 minutes. IMHO, a 9x13 pan is the right size to use at this temperature and timing.

Re: Batman cake?

beckyb1012 — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 21:42:50 GMT

@momtochloe wrote:
I'm Batman and that is one great cake . . .

Does not look at all like the Batman I grew up with back in the late '60's. I prefer the newer model.

Re: Batman cake?

ChiliPepper — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 21:50:00 GMT

@momtochloe

Where's the rest of him mtc???

Some of those Batman (Batmen???) were mighty fine!!!

Re: Batman cake?

momtochloe — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 22:11:56 GMT

@ChiliPepper wrote:
@momtochloe

Where's the rest of him mtc???

Some of those Batman (Batmen???) were mighty fine!!!

Oh goodness, I must be getting old as I thought that covered the Batman I knew and loved . . . . )

Re: Batman cake?

sabatini — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 00:30:12 GMT

@Zhills wrote:
I've googled everything I can think of, "brown sugar cake, sheet cake, brown sugar+nuts, and I can't fing anything like it.

I wonder if it was a mistake and was so good someone wrote it down. It is sweet, but not gaggingly sweet and has a great flavor. I think the 1/2 Cup white sugar is to make the batter smoother. Not sure brown sugar would do that.

The powdered sugar is really for show, but it doesn't need icing!

Hi Zhills!

You got me thinking,....and then MrsG nailed it; this is a blonde brownie recipe!

I found the same list of ingredients, w/ the exception of self rising flour - instead, all purpose flour was used along w/ baking powder & baking soda. Unfortunately, the link to the older site w/ that recipe won't open, as TasteBook has moved.

Just google "Batman Brownies Recipe from Shelli - TasteBook" and you'll see what I mean.

Clicking on this link does zip.

Batman Brownies Recipe from Shelli - TasteBook

www.tastebook.com/recipes/2130152-Batman-Brownies

On a separate brownie recipe, Zhills, I saw where powdered sugar was dusted over the top, and a batman stencil was used. That probably explains the powdered sugar on top.

Voila! Batman Brownies! Not cake.

I think that may be it.

Re: Batman cake?

IamMrsG — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 02:08:30 GMT

@sabatini Hello! It feels like a loong time since I've seen your name around these boards. BTW, that was some good detective work on the Batman Brownies.

Re: Batman cake?

sabatini — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 03:58:02 GMT

@IamMrsG wrote:
@sabatini Hello! It feels like a loong time since I've seen your name around these boards. BTW, that was some good detective work on the Batman Brownies.

Waving furiously back at you, G!

Yes, I've had lots going on - like moving, which you know all too well...starting a new job, making my way in a whole new place, etc.

SO nice to see your hello.

Re: Batman cake?

IamMrsG — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 14:10:19 GMT

Sabatini wrote: Waving furiously back at you, G!
Yes, I've had lots going on - like moving, which you know all too well...starting a new job, making my way in a whole new place, etc.
SO nice to see your hello.

@sabatini I hope your life changes have been happy ones and that things are settling down for you. If that is the case, I hope to see a lot more of your participation on these forums. Have a great day, Sabatini!

Re: Batman cake?

Zhills — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 16:28:11 GMT

Found this on epicurious. Looks like someone else got it through the work place!

BROWN SUGAR BROWNIE CAKE

Submitted by magallan Updated: September 28, 2015

Recipe came from Cindy at Keenon's work

Ingredients

1 lb box light brown sugar

2 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup sugar

2 cups flour (self-rising)

4 eggs

2 sticks butter softened

1 cup chopped pecans

1 cup milk choc chips

Bake at 325 about 45 minutes