Pony Cake

Health score
1%
Pony Cake
240 min.
12
494kcal

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Welcome to the delightful world of Pony Cake, a whimsical dessert that is sure to bring joy to any celebration! This charming cake is not just a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes, making it the perfect centerpiece for birthdays, parties, or any special occasion. With its vibrant colors and playful design, Pony Cake captures the imagination of both children and adults alike.

Crafted with the convenience of a boxed cake mix, this recipe allows you to whip up a deliciously moist cake without the fuss. The combination of rich chocolate and creamy vanilla frostings creates a delightful contrast that will have everyone coming back for seconds. The addition of a touch of red food coloring transforms the frosting into a lovely pink hue, perfect for adding that extra flair to your cake.

As you assemble the cake, you'll find that the process is as enjoyable as the final product. Using simple templates, you can create a stunning pony shape that will impress your guests and spark their creativity. The finishing touches, like the piped mane and tail, add a personal touch that makes this cake truly unique.

So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a Pony Cake that will not only satisfy your sweet tooth but also create lasting memories. Happy baking!

Ingredients

  • box duncan hines devil's food cake yellow
  • cup water 
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil 
  •  eggs 
  • 16 oz vanilla frosting 
  • serving food coloring red
  • 16 oz chocolate frosting 
  • small mint-filled chocolate squares 
  • serving frangelico with wrapping paper and plastic food wrap or foil (20xes)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • spatula
  • serrated knife

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease or spray two 9-inch round cake pans. In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Divide batter between pans.
  2. Bake as directed on box for 9-inch rounds. Cool 10 minutes; remove cakes from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. For easier handling, refrigerate or freeze cakes 30 to 60 minutes or until firm.
  3. Meanwhile, in small bowl, tint 1/4 cup vanilla frosting with red food color to make pink; place in resealable plastic freezer bag.
  4. Place 1/2 cup chocolate frosting in another resealable plastic freezer bag.
  5. Cut small tip off 1 corner of each bag. In medium bowl, stir together remaining vanilla frosting and chocolate frosting to make light brown frosting.
  6. Using serrated knife, cut off rounded portion of top of each cake to make level. Turn cakes cut sides down.
  7. Cut cakes using templates. (See link below for diagram and templates.) On tray, arrange cake pieces as shown in diagram, attaching pieces to each other and to tray with small amount of light brown frosting.
  8. Spread thin layer of light brown frosting over entire cake to seal in crumbs. Refrigerate or freeze cake 30 to 60 minutes to set frosting.
  9. Frost entire cake with light brown frosting. With pink frosting, pipe on blanket; spread with metal spatula to make smooth. With darker chocolate frosting, pipe number on blanket. Pipe on hooves; spread to make smooth. Pipe on mane and tail, leaving in long strands to look like hair. Attach mint for eye. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories494kcal
Protein3.08%
Fat37.46%
Carbs59.46%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.58
Glycemic Load
11.04
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
6.4752173487745%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.03mg
Hesperetin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:493.99kcal
24.7%
Fat:21.26g
32.7%
Saturated Fat:5.01g
31.31%
Carbohydrates:75.93g
25.31%
Net Carbohydrates:74.72g
27.17%
Sugar:59.49g
66.1%
Cholesterol:40.92mg
13.64%
Sodium:452.36mg
19.67%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:4.72mg
1.57%
Protein:3.93g
7.86%
Phosphorus:155.71mg
15.57%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.45%
Iron:2.41mg
13.41%
Vitamin E:1.83mg
12.21%
Selenium:8.18µg
11.69%
Copper:0.23mg
11.55%
Vitamin K:9.66µg
9.2%
Manganese:0.18mg
8.75%
Folate:30.99µg
7.75%
Magnesium:26.82mg
6.7%
Calcium:65.11mg
6.51%
Potassium:221.39mg
6.33%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.96%
Fiber:1.21g
4.84%
Zinc:0.57mg
3.79%
Vitamin B3:0.71mg
3.57%
Vitamin B5:0.25mg
2.49%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.74%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.63%
Vitamin D:0.22µg
1.47%
Vitamin A:64.4IU
1.29%