Birthday Train Cake Recipe

Name: Birthday Train Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pkg. (10.75 oz. each) frozen pound cake, thawed; 4 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, divided; assorted food colorings; Decorations:; 16 OREO Cookies; 3 rolls ring-shaped hard candies; 1 cup fruit-flavored sweetened rice cereal; 6 animal crackers; 1 ice cream cone; 1 JET-PUFFED Marshmallow; 1 JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallow; 24 pieces black licorice (for train track)

Servings: persons

4 pkg. (10.75 oz. each) frozen pound cake, thawed
4 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, divided
assorted food colorings
Decorations:
16 OREO Cookies
3 rolls ring-shaped hard candies
1 cup fruit-flavored sweetened rice cereal
6 animal crackers
1 ice cream cone
1 JET-PUFFED Marshmallow
1 JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallow
24 pieces black licorice (for train track)

1
Line up cakes on large tray or serving platter for train cars.
2
Cut 2-inch-thick crosswise slice off front cake; place at back end of the first cake to resemble train engine.
3
Repeat with last cake, placing the removed cake slice in the middle of the last cake to resemble caboose.
4
Divide whipped topping among four small bowls; tint with food colorings as desired.
5
Use to frost cakes.
6
Add decorations as desired.
7
Store leftover cake in refrigerator.

2413

kcal

Calories

Fat

511

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pkg. (10.75 oz. each) frozen pound cake, thawed, 4 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, divided, assorted food colorings, Decorations:, and more.

Yes, Birthday Train Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Birthday Train Cake

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