Hungry Caterpillar Cake Recipe

Name: Hungry Caterpillar Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250g block PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened; 1/4 cup caster sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence; 2 teaspoons gelatine, dissolved in 30 ml water; 125ml cream, lightly whipped; 12 iced donuts; licorice; chocolate biscuits; strawberry jubes; chocolate bits; 50g chocolate, melted; candles

Servings: persons

250g block PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 cup caster sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
2 teaspoons gelatine, dissolved in 30 ml water
125ml cream, lightly whipped
12 iced donuts
licorice
chocolate biscuits
strawberry jubes
chocolate bits
50g chocolate, melted
candles

1
Beat the Philly* with an electric mixer until smooth.
2
Add the sugar, vanilla and gelatine mixture, beat for a further 2 minutes or until the sugar is dissolved.
3
Stir through the whipped cream.
4
Sandwich the donuts together with a generous spoonful of Philly* mixture, finishing with 2 donut halves to form a tapered tail.
5
Push in pieces of chocolate biscuit to make the feet, and add on small pieces of liquorice for claws.
6
Glue on the choc bits with melted chocolate to make the eyes and eyelashes, trim the strawberry jubes with scissors to form the tongue and lips.
7
Refrigerate to set the Philly*.
8
Add the required number of candles and happy birthday plaque.

440

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 250g block PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened, 1/4 cup caster sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence, 2 teaspoons gelatine, dissolved in 30 ml water, and more.

Yes, Hungry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hungry Caterpillar Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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