Janette's Caterpillar Cake Recipe

Name: Janette's Caterpillar Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray; 1 (18.25-ounce) box chocolate cake mix; 1/4 cup pureed canned red beets; 3 egg whites; 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1/4 cup skim milk; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 marshmallows; 2 raisins; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 12 -cup fluted bundt pan; 1 (6-ounce) ramekin; Toothpicks; Long, narrow platter, preferably green

Servings: persons

Nonstick cooking spray
1 (18.25-ounce) box chocolate cake mix
1/4 cup pureed canned red beets
3 egg whites
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup skim milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 marshmallows
2 raisins
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
12 -cup fluted bundt pan
1 (6-ounce) ramekin
Toothpicks
Long, narrow platter, preferably green

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["Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.", "Coat the bundt pan and the ramekin with nonstick spray.", "In a mixing bowl, beat the cake mix, beets, egg whites, applesauce, milk, and vanilla until smooth.", "Spoon enough batter into the ramekin to fill by 2/3, then scrape the rest into the bundt pan.", "Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 15 minutes for the small cake and 30 minutes for the large one.", "Place on a rack to cool for 15 minutes.", "Turn the cakes out of the pans and let cool completely.", "To assemble, cut the large cake in 1/2 crosswise and place the pieces end-to-end on the platter so they form an ""S"" shape.", "Use toothpicks to attach the small cake to 1 end to make the head.", "Use toothpicks to attach marshmallow ""eyes"" with raisin ""pupils.""

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Nonstick cooking spray, 1 (18.25-ounce) box chocolate cake mix, 1/4 cup pureed canned red beets, 3 egg whites, and more.

Yes, Janette's 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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