How Old-School 'Sad Cake' Got Its Name - Chowhound

Bhofack2/Getty Images We have just the thing to turn that frown upside down. Ironically, that thing is called sad cake. Contrary to its glum name, sad cake is actually quite the treat. Though exact recipes vary, a typical sad cake is made with Bisquick, eggs, butter, and brown sugar. Some recipes call for pecans and/or coconut. It's a dense, super-sweet confection with a texture similar to a brownie or blondie…