Rex the Dinosaur Cake

Health score
1%
Rex the Dinosaur Cake
240 min.
15
342kcal

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Get ready to embark on a delicious adventure with our Rex the Dinosaur Cake! This whimsical dessert is perfect for dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages and is sure to be the centerpiece of your next celebration. Whether it's a birthday party, a themed event, or just a fun family gathering, this cake will bring smiles and excitement to the table.

Imagine a vibrant green dinosaur crafted from moist, rich chocolate cake, adorned with colorful candies that mimic the playful features of a friendly T-Rex. The combination of the devil's food cake mix and creamy vanilla frosting creates a delightful contrast that will tantalize your taste buds. Each slice is not only a feast for the eyes but also a treat for the palate, with a perfect balance of sweetness and texture.

With a preparation time of just four hours, this cake is surprisingly easy to make, allowing you to unleash your creativity without spending all day in the kitchen. The fun doesn't stop at baking; decorating your dinosaur with chocolate spikes and candy eyes is an enjoyable activity that the whole family can participate in. So gather your loved ones, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a cake that will be remembered long after the last bite is gone!

Ingredients

  • box duncan hines devil's food cake 
  • 19  chocolate 
  • 15 servings purple gel food coloring 
  • 4.3 oz chocolate icing white
  • 15 servings chocolate chips assorted miniature (candy-coated chocolate candies, candy-coated chocolate baking bits, coating wafers, chocolate chips)
  • containers vanilla frosting 
  • cup water 
  • 15 servings frangelico (18xes)
  • 15 servings frangelico (18xes)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F (325F for dark or nonstick pans). Spray bottoms and sides of two 8- or 9-inch round cake pans with baking spray with flour. Make and bake cake mix as directed on box, using 1 cup water, the oil and eggs. Cool 10 minutes.
  2. Remove from pans to cooking racks. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Refrigerate or freeze 30 to 60 minutes for easier handling.
  3. For body, cut 1-inch slice from edge of one cake. From cut edge, cut out small inverted U-shape piece.
  4. Place body on tray. From remaining cake, cut head and tail. Arrange head and tail pieces next to body. Template can be found under the Tips below.
  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 or freeze cake 30 to 60 minutes to set frosting.
  7. Frost cake pieces with remaining frosting. Use milk chocolate candies for spikes along back of dinosaur. Decorate body with assorted candies. Use 2 candy-coated chocolate candies for eyes and white decorator icing to make centers of eyes and teeth. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories342kcal
Protein3.32%
Fat44.23%
Carbs52.45%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.57
Glycemic Load
10.68
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
5.7360869628256%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:342.21kcal
17.11%
Fat:18.23g
28.05%
Saturated Fat:8.48g
53.02%
Carbohydrates:48.63g
16.21%
Net Carbohydrates:45.99g
16.72%
Sugar:35.01g
38.9%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:259.09mg
11.26%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:26.58mg
8.86%
Protein:3.08g
6.16%
Copper:0.32mg
16.07%
Magnesium:53.85mg
13.46%
Phosphorus:131.37mg
13.14%
Iron:2.29mg
12.71%
Manganese:0.24mg
11.97%
Fiber:2.64g
10.57%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.17%
Selenium:4.57µg
6.53%
Potassium:203.53mg
5.82%
Calcium:53.14mg
5.31%
Zinc:0.77mg
5.13%
Folate:19.57µg
4.89%
Vitamin K:4.39µg
4.18%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.79%
Vitamin B3:0.72mg
3.58%
Vitamin E:0.54mg
3.58%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.32%