Caterpillar Cake – a delicious recipe with yellow cake, vanilla frosting, coconut, purple gumdrops, red gumdrop, orange gumdrops. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
["Prepare cake batter according to package directions. Fill a greased 8-oz. custard cup three-fourths full. Pour remaining batter into a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan.", "Bake the custard cup at 350u00b0 for 20-25 minutes and the tube cake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing cakes to wire racks to cool completely.", "Cut large cake in half widthwise. To form caterpillar, place one half on a 15x10-in. covered board. Place the remaining portion next to the first to form an ""S."" With a serrated knife, level top and bottom of small cake; place on one end of caterpillar for head.", "Frost the small cake with vanilla frosting; gently press 1/4 cup coconut into frosting. Add purple gumdrops for eyes. For mouth, flatten red gumdrop between waxed paper with a rolling pin; place below eyes. For antennae, press orange gumdrops onto pretzels; insert into head.", "Place 3/4 cup coconut in each of three small resealable plastic bags. Tint one orange with yellow and red food coloring; tint one green and one yellow. Frost the caterpillar with remaining vanilla frosting. Press alternate colors of coconut into frosting."]
302
kcal
Calories
17
g
Carbs
Carbs
* 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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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 8 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size), 1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting, 2-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided, 2 small purple gumdrops, and more.
Yes, Caterpillar 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.
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