Rex the Dinosaur Cake

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Rex the Dinosaur Cake
240 min.
15
342kcal

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Bring a roar of excitement to your next celebration with the Rex the Dinosaur Cake! This delightful dessert is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delicious treat that will have both kids and adults clamoring for a slice. Perfect for birthdays, themed parties, or any occasion that calls for a bit of whimsy, this cake is sure to be the centerpiece of your dessert table.

With its rich chocolate flavor and vibrant green frosting, the Rex the Dinosaur Cake is as fun to make as it is to eat. The combination of Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® devil's food cake mix and creamy vanilla frosting creates a moist and decadent base, while the playful decorations—like milk chocolate spikes and colorful candy accents—bring this prehistoric creature to life. Each slice is not only visually appealing but also packed with flavor, making it a crowd-pleaser.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is straightforward and enjoyable to create. Gather your friends and family for a baking adventure, and watch as everyone gets involved in decorating their very own dinosaur. With a total preparation time of just four hours, you’ll have plenty of time to plan the perfect party around this show-stopping cake. Get ready to unleash your inner baker and create a dessert that will leave a lasting impression!

Ingredients

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

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F 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.
  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 E:0.54mg
3.58%
Vitamin B3:0.72mg
3.58%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.32%