Mardi Gras Cake

Dairy Free
Mardi Gras Cake
45 min.
36
365kcal

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Get ready to celebrate Mardi Gras with a delightful twist on a classic dessert! This vibrant Mardi Gras Cake is not only a feast for the eyes but also a deliciously moist treat that everyone will love. Perfect for gatherings, parties, or simply to indulge your sweet tooth, this cake is designed to serve a crowd of 36 people, making it an ideal centerpiece for your festive celebrations.

What makes this cake truly special is its dairy-free frosting, allowing those with dietary restrictions to join in on the fun without missing out on flavor. The combination of rich shortening and sweet powdered sugar creates a fluffy frosting that can be easily colored to match the festive spirit of Mardi Gras. With the iconic colors of purple, green, and gold, this cake is sure to brighten up any table.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up this show-stopping dessert that boasts a delightful French vanilla flavor. The process is simple, and with the help of Betty Crocker® Super Moist® cake mix, you’ll achieve a perfect texture every time. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is straightforward and fun to make. So gather your friends and family, and let’s create a memorable Mardi Gras celebration with this stunning cake!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon butter flavor shortening 
  • 36 servings purple gel food coloring betty crocker®
  • cups powdered sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt fine
  • cups shortening 
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • boxes vanilla cake donut holes french betty crocker® super moist®
  • 0.5 cup water (3 drops more if needed)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Spray bottom and sides of a 16-inch oval pan and 13-inch oval pan with baking spray with flour.
  2. Make batter as directed on box, using water, oil and eggs. Divide batter between pans.
  3. Bake for at least 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and cake springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool 10 minutes. Run knife around side of pans to loosen cakes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  4. In medium bowl, mix all frosting ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, to the other ingredients until of spreading consistency. Do not over beat. Stir in desired food color.
  5. On serving plate, place 16-inch cake, rounded side down.
  6. Spread with some of frosting. Top with second cake, rounded side up. Frost side and top of cake with remaining frosting.
  7. Draw on the mask. I used a coloring page for my outline and filled it with small dots, I used a round #6 tip or you can do stars. I added the border using a round #10 tip.

Nutrition Facts

Calories365kcal
Protein1.91%
Fat31.58%
Carbs66.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
0
Glycemic Load
0
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
3.804347836453%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:365.3kcal
18.27%
Fat:13.01g
20.02%
Saturated Fat:3.7g
23.1%
Carbohydrates:61.67g
20.56%
Net Carbohydrates:61.2g
22.25%
Sugar:44.22g
49.14%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:332.03mg
14.44%
Alcohol:0.04g
100%
Alcohol %:0.06%
100%
Protein:1.78g
3.55%
Phosphorus:145.2mg
14.52%
Calcium:94.86mg
9.49%
Folate:30.16µg
7.54%
Vitamin E:1.08mg
7.17%
Vitamin K:7.24µg
6.9%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.39%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.8%
Selenium:3.87µg
5.52%
Vitamin B3:1.03mg
5.14%
Iron:0.86mg
4.8%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.49%
Vitamin B5:0.2mg
2.04%
Fiber:0.47g
1.9%
Copper:0.04mg
1.87%
Zinc:0.2mg
1.34%
Magnesium:4.79mg
1.2%