TREASURE CHEST CAKE
Brimming with candy coins and jewelry, this rich cake is a clever addition to a pirate-themed party.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 4h20m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with baking spray with flour. Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan--except use 1 cup water, the oil and eggs. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- From center of cake, cut one 3-inch crosswise strip (see diagram). Cut the strip diagonally in half to make two 9-inch triangular wedges. (Discard 1 cake wedge or reserve for another use.)
- On tray, place a 9x5-inch cake piece. Stir food colors into frosting to make golden yellow. Spread 1 tablespoon of frosting on 1 edge of triangular wedge of cake. Attach wedge, frosting side down, to 9x5-inch cake piece on tray, placing wedge along top edge of larger cake piece. Freeze all cake pieces 1 hour.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of frosting on top edge of triangular wedge of cake. Attach remaining 9x5-inch cake piece to cake wedge to look like partially opened treasure chest. To seal crumbs, frost cake with a thin layer of frosting. Refrigerate or freeze 30 to 60 minutes to set frosting. Spread remaining frosting evenly over entire cake. Pull fork through frosting to look like wood grain.
- Use pull-and-peel licorice to make handles and straps. Fill chest with chocolate coins, candy necklaces, and other hard candies. Add gummy ring half for clasp. Store loosely covered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (Cake and Frosting Only), Sodium 330 mg, Sugar 29 g, TransFat 2 g
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Chi Chi lucy
[email protected]I would not make this cake again.
bravery gamer VR
[email protected]This cake was a waste of time and ingredients.
Manik Labib
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe to someone who is new to baking.
Nethera Said
[email protected]The frosting was a little too runny for my taste.
legendary gamez
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cake to rise properly.
Emma Kangs
[email protected]This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.
K Logan
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate cake.
Miki Juma
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any pirate-themed party.
Debra Galbreath
[email protected]I used a different brand of chocolate frosting than the one in the recipe, but it still turned out great.
REXY gamer
[email protected]I'm not a very experienced baker, but this cake was easy to make. I followed the instructions carefully and it turned out great.
Sharif Bonyoko
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the way the chocolate and vanilla flavors complement each other.
Alight Motion xml
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! It was a big hit with all of her friends.
Thomas Suah
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate frosting, so I used vanilla frosting instead. It was still very good.
Mujibul Munna
[email protected]This cake was a little more difficult to make than I expected, but it was worth it in the end. It turned out beautifully and tasted delicious.
Joshua O sullivan
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always comes out perfect. It's a great recipe for any occasion.
Mir Lima
[email protected]This cake is so cute and unique! I can't wait to try making it.
Brenda Allie
[email protected]I made this cake for my son's birthday and he absolutely loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.
Daniel G√°lvez
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my pirate-themed party! It was easy to make and everyone loved the way it looked. The chocolate frosting was the perfect finishing touch.