Rex the Dinosaur Cake

Health score
1%
Rex the Dinosaur Cake
240 min.
15
388kcal

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Get ready to embark on a deliciously fun adventure with our Rex the Dinosaur Cake! Perfect for dinosaur-themed parties, birthdays, or just a whimsical dessert, this cake is sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike. With its rich chocolate flavor and vibrant green frosting, it’s not just a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes.

This delightful dessert is crafted using a simple box cake mix, making it accessible for bakers of all skill levels. The process of transforming ordinary cake layers into a playful dinosaur shape is not only creative but also a fantastic way to engage with your little ones in the kitchen. Imagine their excitement as they help decorate Rex with colorful candies and chocolate spikes!

With a total preparation time of just 240 minutes, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the process and even sneak in a few taste tests along the way. Each slice of this cake is packed with flavor, boasting 388 calories per serving, making it a satisfying indulgence for any dessert lover. So gather your ingredients, unleash your inner baker, and let’s bring Rex the Dinosaur to life in your kitchen!

Ingredients

  • box duncan hines devil's food cake 
  • 16 oz vanilla frosting 
  • serving purple gel food coloring green
  • 11  chocolate 
  • serving chocolate chips assorted miniature (candy-coated chocolate candies, candy-coated chocolate baking bits, coating wafers, chocolate chips)
  • 4.3 oz chocolate icing white
  • serving frangelico (18xes)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Spray bottoms and sides of 2 (8- or 9-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray. Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for 8- or 9-inch rounds. Cool 10 minutes.
  2. Remove from pans to cooking racks. Cool completely, about 1 hour. For easier handling, refrigerate or freeze cakes for 30 to 60 minutes.
  3. See link below for diagram and templates.
  4. Place templates over cakes as shown; cut around templates. Arrange cake on tray as shown.
  5. Spoon frosting into large bowl. Stir in enough food color until desired green color.
  6. Spread thin layer of frosting over cake pieces to seal in crumbs. Refrigerate cake 30 minutes to set frosting.
  7. Frost cake pieces with remaining frosting. Use 11 milk chocolate candies for spikes along back of dinosaur. Decorate body with assorted candies for spots. Use 2 candy-coated chocolate candies for eyes and white decorating icing to make centers of eyes and teeth. Store loosely covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories388kcal
Protein2.45%
Fat39.17%
Carbs58.38%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.57
Glycemic Load
15.98
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
5.14304340485%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:387.68kcal
19.38%
Fat:17.73g
27.28%
Saturated Fat:6.21g
38.82%
Carbohydrates:59.46g
19.82%
Net Carbohydrates:57.63g
20.96%
Sugar:45.79g
50.88%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:311.31mg
13.54%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:16.72mg
5.57%
Protein:2.5g
5%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.41%
Copper:0.23mg
11.65%
Phosphorus:114.83mg
11.48%
Iron:1.92mg
10.69%
Magnesium:37.12mg
9.28%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.28%
Fiber:1.82g
7.28%
Vitamin K:7.36µg
7.01%
Vitamin E:0.96mg
6.39%
Selenium:4.18µg
5.98%
Folate:21.53µg
5.38%
Calcium:49.32mg
4.93%
Potassium:167.79mg
4.79%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.79%
Zinc:0.57mg
3.77%
Vitamin B3:0.68mg
3.41%