BURGER 'N' HOT DOG CAKE

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Contestants in our Cub Scout pack's annual Father-Son Cake Bake came up with this clever entry. After you're finished trimming your burger and frank with ketchup- and mustard-colored frosting, let the kids pile them high with candy condiments like green gumdrop or coconut relish. -Joan L. Ehrstein, Valparaiso, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h15m

Yield 12-15 servings plus 20 cookies.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
4 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
6 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips, melted
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 teaspoons lemon extract
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
3 cans (16 ounces each) vanilla frosting
Red, green, yellow, orange, brown and black paste food coloring
4 individual cream-filled sponge cakes, divided
2 flexible straws

Steps:

  • Prepare cake batter according to package directions. Pour into a greased and floured 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. , In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Remove 1/4 cup batter to a small bowl; stir in melted chocolate and vanilla. Stir lemon extract into the remaining batter., Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Draw two 2-3/4-in. circles, two 1-1/2-in. circles and two 3-1/4x1-1/2-in. ovals on the paper. Spread 1-1/2-in. circles with chocolate batter. On each oval and each remaining circle, spread 2 tablespoons lemon batter; sprinkle circles with sesame seeds. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., Drop remaining batter by tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake for 8 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., Place cake on a tray or 14x10-in. tray or covered board. Tint two cans of frosting pink with red food coloring; frost top and sides of cake. With star tip #16 and white frosting, pipe a rope border around top and bottom of cake., Using white frosting, form two 4-in. circles on cake for plates. Place a round lemon cookie, sesame side down, on one plate for hamburger bun. Tint 3 tablespoons frosting green; spread half over bun for lettuce. Top with a chocolate cookie for burger. , For cheese, tint 2 tablespoons frosting with yellow and orange food coloring; spread 1 tablespoon over burger. For ketchup, tint 2 tablespoons frosting red; drizzle 2 teaspoons over cheese. For mustard, tint 2 tablespoons frosting yellow; drizzle 2 teaspoons over ketchup. , Top with another chocolate cookie burger; repeat layers of cheese, ketchup and mustard. Set remaining ketchup and mustard aside for hot dog. For hamburger bun top, spread remaining green frosting over bottom of remaining round lemon cookie; place over mustard., For hot dog bun, place an oval cookie, top side down, on second plate. Cut one sponge cake in half lengthwise and shape into a hot dog (save remaining sponge cake half for another use). Tint 1/4 cup frosting brownish-red; spread over hot dog. Place on bun. Drizzle with reserved ketchup and mustard. Place remaining oval cookie on top for bun top., For soda can, cut one end off each of the remaining sponge cakes. Cut two sponge cakes in half lengthwise. Stand third sponge cake, cut side down, on cake. Arrange remaining halves around sponge cake, cut side in. Tint 3/4 cup frosting red; frost sides of can. Tint 3 tablespoons frosting gray with black food coloring; frost top and make a rim around can bottom. Insert straws into center of can. Pipe "cola" and designs on can with white frosting.

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Bd Media
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I'm sorry, but this cake is just bad.


Nikhil Khadka
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This cake is a waste of money.


Thandeka Ngilande
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Nurisky De humble
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This cake is not worth the time or effort. It's bland and tasteless.


Minahil Jamal
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I was disappointed with this cake. The cake itself was dry and the hot dogs and burgers were overcooked.


Robbie Hanson
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This cake is a bit expensive to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Prophtees Blessing Forson
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This cake is a great way to show your patriotism on the 4th of July.


Khabeer Husain
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I've never seen a cake like this before. It's so unique and creative.


K.G.C.Jayamina Bandara
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This cake is perfect for a party or potluck. It's easy to transport and serve.


Zubair Hammad
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this cake without any problems. The instructions are clear and easy to follow.


sophie ladasha
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's totally worth it. It's sure to be a hit at your next party.


WASIMKHAN
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I'm not a big fan of hot dogs or burgers, but I actually really enjoyed this cake. The cake itself is moist and flavorful, and the hot dogs and burgers are cooked perfectly.


rαωαn Fιrαs
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I made this cake for my son's birthday party and he loved it! He thought it was the coolest cake ever.


Ruthie McHugh
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover hot dogs and burgers. It's also a fun and easy recipe to make with kids.


Alimam Rain
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The cake was delicious and the hot dogs and burgers were perfectly cooked.


PurpleLyric From Likee
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This cake is so cute and creative! I love the way the hot dogs and burgers are arranged. It's sure to be a hit at any party.


Jamal Jan
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I've made this cake twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory.


chidi ifeanyi - olise
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This burger n' hot dog cake was a huge hit at my party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved it.