Best 2 Inchworm Cake Recipes

**Inchworm Cake: A Delightful Treat for Any Occasion**

The inchworm cake is a classic dessert that is both visually appealing and delicious. This charming cake is made from a combination of chocolate and vanilla sponge cake, which is then decorated with green frosting and gummy worms to resemble an inchworm. The inchworm cake is a perfect treat for any occasion, whether it's a birthday party, a baby shower, or just a fun weekend dessert. This article provides two recipes for inchworm cakes: a traditional version made from scratch and a simpler version using a box cake mix. Both recipes are easy to follow and result in a delicious and impressive cake that is sure to be a hit with people of all ages.

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INCHWORM CAKE

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This little guy was a challenge! Not to make, but to get him where he needed to be. My nephews compete in a fishing tournament every year in Pennsylvania near my parents camp and we had to deliver it there. It's a 2 hour fun drive. (You can see where his icing is melting.) In addition, I thought I had gumdrops and didn't, so we...

Provided by Kimberly Biegacki

Categories Cakes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 box box betty crocker supermoist cake mix (i used lemon flavor)
8 drops green food color (i made two different greens for added depth to the inchworm)
1 1/2 containers betty crocker rich & creamy vanilla frosting
5 candy-coated chocolate candies
2 vanilla wafer cookies (for the eyes)
2 sm pretzel sticks (for antennas)
24 gumdrops (i used chewie cherry candies)
i crushed graham crackers for the dirt but it would be better if it had been oreos or dark chocolate cookies for dirt.
i also added some gummy worms to the dirt

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 350 F (325 F for dark or nonstick pan). Bake and cool cake as directed on box for 12-cup fluted tube cake pan. (I just used my bundt pan)
2. Lay out cake and cut about 1/3 or 1/4 off the side, depending how high you want his body to be. Then, take the piece you cut off and cut it in two for the front and back of Inchworm. Freeze the pieces of cake for at least an hour for easier frosting. Attach the pieces with frosting.
3. The rest of the pieces that you place on the Inchworm depend on your creativity. When I was making the antennas I didn't have the gumdrops so I used black olives. For me, it was whatever worked for the moment.
4. If you have any problems with the assembling you can check out the diagrams on www.bettycrocker.com and search for Inchworm cake.

WORM CAKE

Worm Cake image

A favorite of youngsters in our house. Grownups love them too!

Provided by Sarah

Categories Desserts Cakes Cupcake Recipes Holiday

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
3 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
1 (16 ounce) package prepared chocolate frosting
1 (16 ounce) package gummi worms

Steps:

Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Pour batter into cupcake pans and bake as directed on cake mix box. Let cupcakes cool thoroughly before frosting.
Spread cupcakes lightly with chocolate icing. Sprinkle cookie crumbs on top.
Cut gummi worms in half (as many as you like). Put icing onto cut end of the worms and stick to the top of cupcakes. You can use as few or as many as will fit on each cupcake. Let icing set for 10 minutes and then enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.6 calories, Carbohydrate 54.3 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 296.3 mg, Sugar 33.6 g

Tips:

Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid any mishaps.
Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the batter, which will make the cake light and airy.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
Sift the flour and baking powder together before adding them to the batter. This will help to ensure that the cake is light and fluffy.
Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can toughen the cake.
Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

The inchworm cake is a fun and easy cake to make that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a fun and delicious cake to make, give the inchworm cake a try! It's sure to put a smile on your face.