Off-the-Road Car Cake

Off-the-Road Car Cake
135 min.
16
226kcal

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Get ready to rev up your dessert game with the delightful Off-the-Road Car Cake! This whimsical creation is perfect for car enthusiasts and kids alike, making it an ideal centerpiece for birthday parties, family gatherings, or any celebration that calls for a touch of fun. With its vibrant colors and playful design, this cake is sure to spark joy and ignite imaginations.

Crafted from a simple yet delicious Betty Pound Cake mix, this cake is not only easy to make but also incredibly satisfying to eat. The combination of creamy vanilla frosting and colorful decorations transforms a classic loaf cake into a stunning automotive masterpiece. Imagine the smiles on your guests' faces as they discover the intricate details, from the cookie wheels to the gum ball headlights!

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe offers a fantastic opportunity to unleash your creativity. The process of assembling and decorating the cake is just as enjoyable as indulging in the final product. So gather your ingredients, fire up the oven, and get ready to create a show-stopping dessert that will leave everyone talking long after the last slice is gone. Buckle up for a sweet ride with the Off-the-Road Car Cake!

Ingredients

  • 16 oz round cake 
  • 0.8 cup water 
  •  eggs 
  • 16 oz vanilla frosting 
  • serving purple gel food coloring 
  •  crème-filled chocolate sandwich cookies 
  • 0.7 ounce decorating gel black
  • serving licorice rounds black yellow
  •  xantham gum white
  •  xantham gum red
  • serving sprinkles 
  • 9.5 inches frangelico 

Equipment

  • oven
  • knife
  • wire rack
  • loaf pan
  • toothpicks
  • grill

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 2 loaf pans, 8 1/2x4 1/2x2 1/2 inches. Make cake mix as directed on package, using water or milk and eggs.
  2. Pour into pans.
  3. Bake 33 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  4. Cut and remove 3 inches from end of 1 loaf. Position pieces for desired automobile. (See link below for diagram.) Freeze cut pieces uncovered about 1 hour for easier frosting if desired.
  5. Reserve 1/2 cup of the frosting. Tint remaining frosting with food color.
  6. Place whole loaf on tray. Frost top with 1/3 cup tinted frosting. Top with cut layer, positioning for desired car. Trim corners for more rounded look if desired. Attach cookies for wheels, using small amount of frosting. Draw outline of windows with sharp knife. Frost windows and hubcaps with reserved white frosting. Frost sides and top of car with remaining tinted frosting, building up around wheels for fenders.
  7. Outline windows, hood, doors and bumpers with decorating gel. Use licorice beans for grill, door handles and signal lights.
  8. Cut gum balls in half; use for headlights and taillights. Make spoke markings on wheel with knife. Press 1 silver nonpareil in center of each wheel. Use silver nonpareils for hood ornament if desired. Silver nonpareils are not edible; remove them before eating cake.

Nutrition Facts

Calories226kcal
Protein4.22%
Fat25.84%
Carbs69.94%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.69
Glycemic Load
8.28
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
3.2865217820458%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:225.88kcal
11.29%
Fat:6.49g
9.98%
Saturated Fat:1.44g
9.01%
Carbohydrates:39.51g
13.17%
Net Carbohydrates:39.12g
14.23%
Sugar:30.13g
33.48%
Cholesterol:49.38mg
16.46%
Sodium:249.13mg
10.83%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.38g
4.76%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.42%
Iron:1.28mg
7.11%
Selenium:4.45µg
6.36%
Phosphorus:57.62mg
5.76%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.32%
Folate:20.01µg
5%
Vitamin K:4.58µg
4.36%
Vitamin E:0.63mg
4.22%
Manganese:0.08mg
4.07%
Vitamin B3:0.69mg
3.46%
Calcium:24.74mg
2.47%
Vitamin B5:0.24mg
2.44%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
1.95%
Zinc:0.26mg
1.72%
Copper:0.03mg
1.67%
Fiber:0.39g
1.55%
Potassium:52.31mg
1.49%
Vitamin A:73.42IU
1.47%
Magnesium:5.58mg
1.4%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.24%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.11%