Polar Express Train Cake Recipe

Name: Polar Express Train Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 4 pkg. (10.75 oz. each) frozen pound cake, thawed; 4 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, divided; Blue food coloring; Decorations:; 16 OREO Cookies; 3 rolls ring-shaped hard candies; 1/4 cup JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows; 6 animal crackers; 1 COMET Cup; 1 JET-PUFFED Marshmallow; 1/2 cup cocoa sweetened rice cereal; 24 pieces black licorice (for cage bars and train track)

Servings: persons

4 pkg. (10.75 oz. each) frozen pound cake, thawed
4 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, divided
Blue food coloring
Decorations:
16 OREO Cookies
3 rolls ring-shaped hard candies
1/4 cup JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
6 animal crackers
1 COMET Cup
1 JET-PUFFED Marshmallow
1/2 cup cocoa sweetened rice cereal
24 pieces black licorice (for cage bars and train track)

1
Line up cakes on large tray or serving platter to resemble cars in a train.
2
Cut a 2-inch-thick crosswise slice off front cake; place at back end of the first cake to resemble train engine.
3
Repeat with last cake, placing the removed cake slice in the middle of the last cake to resemble caboose.
4
Tint whipped topping with food coloring as desired.
5
Use to frost cakes.
6
Add decorations as desired.
7
Store leftover cake in refrigerator.

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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: 4 pkg. (10.75 oz. each) frozen pound cake, thawed, 4 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, divided, Blue food coloring, Decorations:, and more.

Yes, Polar Express Train 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.

Polar Express Train Cake

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