Inchworm Cake

Dairy Free
Inchworm Cake
148 min.
16
132kcal

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Welcome to the delightful world of dessert-making with our charming Inchworm Cake! This whimsical treat is not only a feast for the eyes but also a deliciously fun way to celebrate any occasion. Perfect for kids' parties, family gatherings, or simply as a sweet surprise for your loved ones, this cake is sure to bring smiles and spark joy.

What makes the Inchworm Cake truly special is its vibrant colors and playful design, making it an engaging project for bakers of all ages. With its dairy-free ingredients, it caters to those with dietary restrictions while still delivering on taste and texture. The combination of a moist cake base, creamy frosting, and colorful candy accents creates a delightful contrast that is both visually appealing and irresistibly tasty.

Imagine the excitement as you unveil this adorable inchworm, complete with candy eyes and pretzel antennae, to your guests. Not only will it be the centerpiece of your dessert table, but it will also be a conversation starter, inviting everyone to share in the fun of creating and enjoying this unique cake. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and let’s embark on a baking adventure that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  •  m&m candies 
  • drops drop natural food coloring green
  • 24  gumdrops 
  • small pretzel sticks 
  • 1.5 containers vanilla frosting betty crocker®
  •  vanilla wafers 
  • box duncan hines classic decadent cake mix betty crocker® supermoist® (any flavor)
  • 16 servings frangelico with wrapping paper and plastic food wrap or foil (19xes)
  • 16 servings frangelico with wrapping paper and plastic food wrap or foil (19xes)

Equipment

  • oven
  • cake form

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Make, bake and cool cake as directed on box for 12-cup fluted tube cake pan.
  2. Cut cake as shown in diagram A. Freeze pieces uncovered 1 hour for easier frosting. Stir food color into frosting. Arrange cake pieces on tray to form inchworm as shown in diagram B. Frost cake, attaching pieces with frosting.
  3. Attach 1 chocolate candy to each vanilla wafer with frosting; attach to end of cake for eyes. Press 3 candies into frosting for mouth. Gently push 1 pretzel stick into flat end of gumdrop; repeat. Insert pretzels stick into cake for antennae. Arrange remaining gumdrops along edge for feet. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories132kcal
Protein4.16%
Fat9.57%
Carbs86.27%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.56
Glycemic Load
1.64
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.4973912955788%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:131.82kcal
6.59%
Fat:1.41g
2.17%
Saturated Fat:0.72g
4.51%
Carbohydrates:28.65g
9.55%
Net Carbohydrates:28.27g
10.28%
Sugar:14.98g
16.64%
Cholesterol:0.05mg
0.02%
Sodium:228.81mg
9.95%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.38g
2.77%
Phosphorus:109.32mg
10.93%
Calcium:71.19mg
7.12%
Folate:23.41µg
5.85%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.91%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.27%
Selenium:2.79µg
3.99%
Vitamin B3:0.79mg
3.97%
Iron:0.64mg
3.57%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.35%
Vitamin E:0.28mg
1.89%
Fiber:0.38g
1.51%
Copper:0.03mg
1.32%