ALL ABOARD! SNICKERDOODLE TRAIN

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This recipe came with my Nordicware Train Cake Pan. I don't wait to lose it so I'm posting it here. The pan has a 5 cup/ 1.2 L capacity. Fill the pan no more then 3/4 full to avoid overflow.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 9 cake train cars.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 1/4 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup sour cream
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla
8 cups powdered sugar
4 -6 tablespoons milk
assorted candy
candy sprinkles, for decorating
food coloring
green decorator sugar
black licorice, twist for train track

Steps:

  • Also Need:.
  • 1 large cake, board or 1 piece , sturdy cardboard.
  • hot glue, gun for gluing train tracks.
  • Heat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Grease train pan and dust with flour; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; set aside.
  • In medium bowl, combine melted butter, sour cream, eggs, vanilla and almond extract; mix until well blended.
  • Add sour cream mixture to flour mixture and blend on low speed, scraping bowl often.
  • Beat on medium speed 1 minute.
  • Carefully spoon batter into pan, dividing evenly among cups.
  • Top pan firmly on countertop to remove any air bubbles.
  • Spread batter out to top edges of each cup, so batter is lower in the center.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 20-27 minutes, until toothpick inserted come out clean.
  • Cool 10 minutes in pan; invert cakes onto cooling rack and cool completely.
  • In large bowl, combine vegetable shortening, butter and vanilla.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, scraping bowl often.
  • Add milk, beating on medium speed, until light and fluffy.
  • Remove 2 1/2 cups frosting and color as desired to decorate train cars.
  • Decorate with assorted candies.
  • To make train tracks: cut black licorice twists in half lengthwise.
  • Using glue gun, pipe glue along cut side of licorice.
  • Glue licorice to cardboard.
  • Cotinue with licorice, shaping track as desired.
  • Color remaining frosting green and spread onto cardboard around train track. Sprinkle with green sugar.
  • Place decorated tan onto tracks.
  • Makes 9 cake train cars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1086.6, Fat 57.5, SaturatedFat 28, Cholesterol 130.3, Sodium 541.8, Carbohydrate 143.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 127.3, Protein 4

Jereal Walker
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These cookies were a bit too dry for my taste, but they still had a good flavor.


Justin king
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them. They said they were the best cookies I've ever made.


Jessica Perez
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These were the best snickerdoodles I've ever had! The recipe was easy to follow and the cookies turned out perfectly.


Jackie Nan
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These cookies were easy to make and they tasted delicious. I would definitely recommend them.


David Asif
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out great. They were soft and chewy, with a crispy edge. I will definitely be making these again.


mohammad dyak
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These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Amanullah Palari
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I'm not a big fan of snickerdoodles, but these cookies were really good. The cinnamon sugar coating was especially nice.


Jimmy Huerta
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These cookies are so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them.


Noty Tharu
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I made these cookies for a party and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Paul Brand
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These cookies were a hit! They were soft and chewy on the inside, with a crispy edge. The cinnamon sugar coating was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.