Easy Scarecrow Cake

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Easy Scarecrow Cake
180 min.
24
181kcal

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Get ready to delight your friends and family with a whimsical dessert that’s perfect for any gathering! Introducing the Easy Scarecrow Cake, a fun and festive treat that not only looks adorable but is also dairy-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences. This cake is sure to be a hit at parties, potlucks, or even as a special surprise for your loved ones.

With a preparation time of just 180 minutes, you can create a stunning centerpiece that serves up to 24 people, making it ideal for larger gatherings. The base of the cake is a deliciously moist yellow cake, topped with a rich and creamy vanilla frosting that’s enhanced with a touch of chocolate syrup for an extra layer of flavor. The creative design features waffle ice cream bowls that form a charming straw hat, while colorful fruit snack strips add a playful touch of hair, bringing the scarecrow to life!

Not only is this cake visually appealing, but it also boasts a delightful combination of textures and flavors that will leave everyone wanting more. Each slice contains just 181 calories, allowing you to indulge without the guilt. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and let your creativity shine as you whip up this Easy Scarecrow Cake that’s sure to be the talk of the town!

Ingredients

  • box cake mix yellow your favorite (or flavor)
  • 16 oz vanilla frosting 
  • tablespoon chocolate syrup 
  • oz flat-bottom ice-cream cone (10 bowls)
  • 4.5 oz snack peppers (6 rolls)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • cake form
  • drinking straws

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan.) Make and cool cake as directed on cake mix box for 12-cup fluted tube cake pan.
  2. Place cake on serving plate. Stir together frosting and chocolate syrup; reserve 1/4 cup of the frosting.
  3. Spread remaining frosting over cake. For straw hat, place 1 waffle bowl upside down in center of cake. Stack 5 more bowls on first bowl.
  4. For hair, cut fruit snack into 14 (6-inch) strips and 14 (5-inch) strips.
  5. Cut each strip lengthwise to within 1 inch of top of strip.
  6. Place one 6-inch and 5-inch strip together, pressing together at uncut ends. Repeat with remaining strips. Randomly press pairs of strips on top of two-thirds of cake, overlapping as needed and allowing strips to hang over side of cake.
  7. Spread reserved 1/4 cup frosting over top of hair.
  8. For brim of hat, break remaining waffle bowls into 5 or 6 pieces each. Randomly press waffle pieces on top of cake, overlapping and tucking pieces as needed. Allow waffle pieces to hang over side of cake and over fruit snack strips.
  9. Cut pieces of remaining fruit snack for eyes and nose; press on cake. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories181kcal
Protein2.73%
Fat19.17%
Carbs78.1%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.29
Glycemic Load
8.54
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.2313043216%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:180.98kcal
9.05%
Fat:3.87g
5.95%
Saturated Fat:0.94g
5.91%
Carbohydrates:35.42g
11.81%
Net Carbohydrates:34.95g
12.71%
Sugar:23.1g
25.67%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:206.49mg
8.98%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.24g
2.48%
Vitamin C:6.81mg
8.25%
Phosphorus:77.5mg
7.75%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.7%
Folate:25.24µg
6.31%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.25%
Calcium:48.59mg
4.86%
Manganese:0.08mg
4.24%
Vitamin B3:0.83mg
4.17%
Iron:0.73mg
4.04%
Vitamin E:0.57mg
3.83%
Vitamin A:166.43IU
3.33%
Vitamin K:3.42µg
3.25%
Fiber:0.47g
1.89%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.73%
Copper:0.03mg
1.67%
Selenium:0.91µg
1.3%
Vitamin B5:0.13mg
1.26%
Magnesium:4.99mg
1.25%
Potassium:36.48mg
1.04%