Berry Cake

This Sunday I decided to tote my Berry Cake recipe to my parents for lunch. I wanted to try to recipe because it sounded SUPER easy, but I knew that I should not leave an entire cake at our house for just J and I to eat. I love homemade food, and I especially love homemade food that is simple. We all have busy lifestyles and the only time I can try something fancy is during the summer months. However, when invited to an event where a dish is requested I do not like to purchase a pre-made item. Perhaps it was my southern upbringing and having a mother and mother-in-law who are big cooks...I don't want to disappoint ya know ;). All that said to say this...this is one of those recipes you can store the ingredients away for those last minute occasions and even pop it in the oven while you get dressed and it's ready when you are!


Berry Cake

Just in the oven

Finished product

Ingredients:
1 box angel food cake mix
1 (22 oz) can berry pie filling (I used blueberry)
*I sprinkled the top with sifted confectioners sugar to spiff it up, but it's not necessary
Directions:
Mix pie filling and cake mix
Pour into a 9x13 dish
bake 350 degrees for 28-30 minutes (I did 28)
DONE!
Some things I was unaware of before making:
*Angel food cake mix is VERY fine. When I poured it into the bowl there was a cloud of mix billowing in the kitchen. Then the cloud reappeared when I poured in the pie filling. Then again when I began stirring :).
*I would pour in pie filling first, closely and slowly pour cake mix and carefully fold until incorporated. 
*Angel food cake rises like mad in the oven. When I took the cake out it looked like it was going to over flow.
*It did not over flow and in fact sank quite a bit as it cooled.
*It looks burnt when it comes out.
*It's really not and tastes delicious.
*Powered sugar and a lid on a warm cake do not end well.
*This was just me not thinking things through. The sugar melted on the way to my parent's house. It was still tasty...just not as pretty.
Note: If you test any of these recipes and enjoy them or tweak them please let me know! Also, if there is anything you would like to see on the blog suggestions are welcomed!