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, this cake is sure to bring smiles all around.

What makes the Inchworm Cake truly special is its vibrant green hue and playful design, reminiscent of a friendly inchworm inching its way across the table. With its dairy-free frosting and colorful gumdrop feet, this cake is a fantastic option for those with dietary restrictions, ensuring everyone can indulge in a slice of joy.

Crafted from a simple cake mix, this dessert is easy to prepare, making it a great project for both novice bakers and seasoned chefs alike. The process of assembling the cake is as enjoyable as eating it, allowing you to unleash your creativity as you arrange the cake pieces and decorate with candy. Plus, the combination of flavors and textures—from the soft cake to the chewy gumdrops—creates a delightful experience for your taste buds.

So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a show-stopping dessert that will be the highlight of any gathering. The Inchworm Cake is not just a dessert; it's a celebration of creativity, fun, and deliciousness!

Ingredients

  • drops drop natural food coloring green
  • 24  gumdrops 
  •  m&m candies 
  • small pretzel sticks 
  • 1.5 containers vanilla frosting 
  •  vanilla wafers 
  • box duncan hines classic decadent cake mix (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 350F (325F 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 one M&M's 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%