Dinosaur Cake Recipe

Name: Dinosaur Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pkg (16 oz each ) yellow cake mix; 40 None spearmint leaves gum drops; 11 None mint Tic Tacs; 1 None green Life Saver; 1 None black licorice strap; None None FOR THE BUTTERCREAM; 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, at room temperature; 3 cups powdered sugar; 1/4 cup milk; None None Green food color

Servings: persons

2 pkg (16 oz each ) yellow cake mix
40 None spearmint leaves gum drops
11 None mint Tic Tacs
1 None green Life Saver
1 None black licorice strap
None None FOR THE BUTTERCREAM
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, at room temperature
3 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup milk
None None Green food color

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F. Grease and flour two 13 x 9-inch baking pans. Prepare cake mixes according to package directions. Divide mixture evenly between pans. Bake for 30 mins, or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool in pans 5 mins. Remove from pans; cool completely on wire rack.
2
Using a serrated knife, level cake tops so they are the same height. Turn cut-side down. Using picture as a guide, cut dinosaur's body, tail and legs from cakes.
3
Assemble cake pieces on a 30-inch square cake board, cut-side down.
4
For the buttercream, beat butter in large bowl with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in half the sifted powdered sugar then milk. Beat in remaining powdered sugar until smooth.
5
Tint buttercream with green food color. Spread all over cake. Create scales using a small spatula.
6
Using a sharp knife, cut spearmint leaves in half crosswise. Position on cake for spine.
7
Position Tic Tacs for teeth and Life Saver for eye. Cut licorice strap into thin strips; position for eyebrow and mouth. Cut claws from remaining licorice strap; position for claws on feet.

855

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pkg (16 oz each ) yellow cake mix, 40 None spearmint leaves gum drops, 11 None mint Tic Tacs, 1 None green Life Saver, and more.

Yes, Dinosaur 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.

Dinosaur Cake

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