I was so intrigued by the name when I first heard of this recipe. I knew it would be something I had to try. Why is it called a Sad Cake? It is called Sad Cake because it raises fairly high, then caves in in the middle. You will be sad when the last crumb is gone! I like to serve it with whipped cream.SOOOO Delicious and addictive! It only takes 5 simple ingredients, a little mixing and you have a delightful Old-Fashioned Sad Cake. Ready to make one? Let’s do it!