Cactus Cake Recipe

Name: Cactus Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 packages white cake mix (regular size); 2 envelopes whipped topping mix (Dream Whip); 2-1/2 cups whole milk; 6 large eggs; 2/3 cup canola oil; 1 cup butter, softened; 9 cups confectioners' sugar; 4 teaspoons vanilla extract; 6 to 10 tablespoons whole milk; Red and green gel food coloring; 1 each sprinkles and M&M's minis

Servings: persons

2 packages white cake mix (regular size)
2 envelopes whipped topping mix (Dream Whip)
2-1/2 cups whole milk
6 large eggs
2/3 cup canola oil
1 cup butter, softened
9 cups confectioners' sugar
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 to 10 tablespoons whole milk
Red and green gel food coloring
1 each sprinkles and M&M's minis

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["In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes.", "Pour into two greased and floured", "s. Bake at 350u00b0 for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.", "Level cake tops if necessary. Cut a 12x3-1/2-in. strip from one long side of one cake. Place the larger rectangle on a 20x18-in. covered board for cactus stem; place strip below it for the base. Round top corners of cactus stem.", "Cut two 5-1/2-in. squares from second cake for cactus branches. Cut a 3-in. square from one corner of each 5-1/2-in. square. (Save remaining cake for another use.) Position one branch on each side of cactus stem. Round top corners of branches.", "In a large bowl, cream butter until fluffy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. Add vanilla and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Frost cake base with 1 cup frosting. Tint 1/4 cup frosting red; set aside. Tint remaining frosting green; frost cactus.", "Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or plastic bag; insert round tip #3 and fill with red frosting. Pipe ""Fiesta"" and wavy designs on top and sides of base. Decorate cactus with chocolate sprinkles; decorate base with M&M's."]

2853

kcal

Calories

107

Fat

463

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 packages white cake mix (regular size), 2 envelopes whipped topping mix (Dream Whip), 2-1/2 cups whole milk, 6 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Cactus 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.

Cactus Cake

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