Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 box of white cake mix
- 1 cup of water
- 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple food coloring
- 1 can of vanilla frosting
- 1/4 cup of chocolate chips
- 2 candy eyes
- 1 red fruit leather
Special Equipment Needed:
- 2 round cake pans
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Toothpicks
- Pastry bag or ziplock bag
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two round cake pans.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes.
3. Divide the batter into six smaller bowls. Add a few drops of each food coloring to each bowl to create the colors of the rainbow.
4. Pour each colored batter into the prepared cake pans, starting with red and ending with purple. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
5. Allow the cakes to cool completely before removing them from the pans.
6. Place one cake layer on a serving platter. Spread a layer of vanilla frosting on top.
7. Place the second cake layer on top of the frosting. Spread a thin layer of frosting over the entire cake to create a crumb coat.
8. Divide the remaining frosting into two bowls. Add green food coloring to one bowl and mix well. Add a few drops of blue food coloring to the other bowl and mix well.
9. Use a pastry bag or ziplock bag to pipe green frosting onto the top of the cake to create the frog's head and body.
10. Use a toothpick to draw lines in the frosting to create the frog's texture.
11. Use the chocolate chips to create the frog's eyes. Place the candy eyes on top of the chocolate chips.
12. Cut a small triangle out of the red fruit leather to create the frog's tongue. Place the tongue under the candy eyes.
13. Serve and enjoy!
Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 20-25 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
Temperature:
350°F
Serving size:
8-10 servings
Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 350
Total fat: 18g
Saturated fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 50mg
Sodium: 350mg
Total carbohydrates: 45g
Dietary fiber: 0g
Sugar: 32g
Protein: 3g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Instead of white cake mix, you can use yellow cake mix or make a homemade cake from scratch.
- Instead of vanilla frosting, you can use cream cheese frosting or chocolate frosting.
- Instead of candy eyes, you can use black frosting or black jelly beans.
Variations:
- Instead of a frog, you can create a rainbow butterfly cake by using butterfly-shaped cake pans and adding butterfly wings made out of fondant or fruit leather.
- Instead of a rainbow cake, you can create a tie-dye cake by swirling different colors of batter together in the cake pans before baking.
Tips and Tricks:
- To prevent the cake from sticking to the pan, grease and flour the pans well.
- Make sure the cake layers are completely cooled before frosting them to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Use a toothpick to test the cake's doneness by inserting it into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is done.
Storage Instructions:
- Store the cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating Instructions:
- Allow the cake to come to room temperature before serving.
Presentation Ideas:
- Decorate the serving platter with green frosting to create a grassy background for the frog cake.
- Add edible flowers or butterflies made out of fondant to the serving platter for a whimsical touch.
Garnishes:
- Add a few drops of green food coloring to shredded coconut to create "grass" to sprinkle around the frog cake.
Pairings:
- Serve the frog cake with a glass of cold milk or a cup of hot tea.
Suggested Side Dishes:
- Serve the frog cake with a side of fresh fruit or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Troubleshooting Advice:
- If the cake layers are uneven, use a serrated knife to level them before frosting.
- If the frosting is too thick, add a few drops of milk to thin it out. If it's too thin, add more powdered sugar.
Food Safety Advice:
- Wash your hands before and after handling food.
- Use separate bowls and utensils for each color of batter to prevent cross-contamination.
- Store the cake in the refrigerator to prevent spoilage.
Food History:
- Rainbow cakes have been around since the 19th century and were originally made with natural food dyes such as beet juice and spinach.
Flavor Profiles:
- The Rainbow Frog Cake is a sweet and colorful cake with a vanilla frosting that complements the flavors of the cake layers.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve the Rainbow Frog Cake at a birthday party or a springtime gathering for a fun and festive dessert.
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