Indulge your sweet cravings with the Snow Tunnel Cake, a delightful treat that combines the charm of a tunnel-shaped cake with the excitement of a hidden surprise inside. This unique cake features a soft and airy sponge cake base, carefully carved to create a tunnel-like structure. The surprise element lies within the tunnel, where you can conceal a special message, a small gift, or even a lit candle for a dramatic reveal. The cake is then topped with a fluffy whipped cream frosting, which can be decorated according to your preference. Accompanying this main recipe are variations that cater to different dietary needs and flavor preferences. For those with gluten sensitivities, a gluten-free version of the cake is provided, ensuring everyone can enjoy this special dessert. Additionally, a chocolate lover's dream comes true with the Chocolate Snow Tunnel Cake, featuring a rich and decadent chocolate sponge cake base and a luscious chocolate ganache frosting. For those who prefer a fruity twist, the Strawberry Snow Tunnel Cake offers a delightful combination of strawberry sponge cake and a tangy strawberry cream cheese frosting.
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MAMA'S SNOW CAKE
For a beautiful finish to a winter meal, I serve this "snow" cake. This dessert is so impressive its fluffy interior and its sweet exterior.-Jim Luker, Chesapeake, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 12-16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks and extracts; beat well. Combine flour, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Add coconut and orange zest. In a small bowl, beat egg whites with remaining salt until stiff peaks form; gently fold into batter. Pour into three greased 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (if wood burning stove is used, start peeking after 25 minutes). Cool in pans for 10 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. , For icing, combine sugar, egg whites, water and corn syrup in a heavy saucepan or double boiler. With a portable mixer, beat on low for 1 minute. Continue beating on low speed over low heat until frosting reaches 160°, about 8-10 minutes. Pour into a bowl; add vanilla. Beat on high until stiff peaks form, about 7 minutes. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with frosting and sprinkle with coconut. Repeat. Top with last layer. Frost top and sides of cake; sprinkle with coconut.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Fat 15g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 327mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (52g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
SNOW TUNNEL CAKE
This cake recipe makes an angel food cake with a hidden chocolate pudding filling.
Provided by shirleyo
Categories Desserts Cakes Cake Mix Cake Recipes Angel Food Cake
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Prepare and bake the cake as directed on the package. Allow to cool. Remove from pan. Slice a 1 inch layer off the top. Gently hollow out a trench about 1 1/2 inches wide and 2 inches deep. Tear the removed cake into small pieces and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine milk and pudding mix. Beat on low for 2 minutes. Fold cake pieces and 1 3/4 cups of whipped topping into pudding. Fill trench with pudding mixture. Replace top of cake. Spread remaining whipped topping over top and sides of cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 2.1 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 445.2 mg, Sugar 34.1 g
STRAWBERRY TUNNEL CAKE
My son doesn't like traditional birthday cakes and always asks for something with strawberries for the occasion. I hit the jackpot when I dreamed up this delicious cake with a "surprise" inside. -Janis Borstad, Ponsford, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 12-16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare and bake cake according to package directions, using a 10-in. ungreased tube pan. Cool completely, about 1 hour. , Run a knife around side and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate. Cut a 1-in. slice off the top of the cake; set aside. To make a tunnel, carefully hollow out bottom, leaving a 1-in. shell. Tear removed cake into 1-in. cubes., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in milk and lemon juice until smooth. Stir in extract and food coloring if desired. Stir in cake cubes and strawberries. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping. , Fill tunnel with strawberry mixture; replace cake top. Spread remaining whipped topping over top and sides of cake. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 8g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 256mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.
SNOW TUNNEL CAKE
This cake recipe makes an angel food cake with a hidden chocolate pudding filling.
Provided by shirleyo
Categories Angel Food Cake From a Mix
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Prepare and bake the cake as directed on the package. Allow to cool. Remove from pan. Slice a 1 inch layer off the top. Gently hollow out a trench about 1 1/2 inches wide and 2 inches deep. Tear the removed cake into small pieces and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine milk and pudding mix. Beat on low for 2 minutes. Fold cake pieces and 1 3/4 cups of whipped topping into pudding. Fill trench with pudding mixture. Replace top of cake. Spread remaining whipped topping over top and sides of cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 2.1 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 445.2 mg, Sugar 34.1 g
SNOW TUNNEL CAKE
This cake is so easy and takes very little time
Provided by JANET JORDAN
Categories Puddings
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Bake as directed. Cool Slice 1 inch layer off the top gently hollow out a trench in cake 1 1/2 inch wide and 2 inches deep
- 2. Tear cake from trench into small pieces. Combine milk, pudding and small cake pieces. Fill trench with pudding mixture.
- 3. Replace top of cake. Spread remaining topping over sides and top. Chill until set.
- 4. NOTE: USE A Bundt pan
SNOW TUNNEL CAKE
Make and share this Snow Tunnel Cake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by JLBurnell
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Prepare and bake the cake as directed on the package.
- Allow to cool. Remove from pan. Slice a 1 inch layer off the top.
- Gently hollow out a trench about 1 1/2 inches wide and 2 inches deep. Tear the removed cake into small pieces and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine milk and pudding mix. Beat on low for 2 minutes.
- Fold cake pieces and 1 3/4 cups of whipped topping into pudding. Fill trench with pudding mixture. Replace top of cake. Spread remaining whipped topping over top and sides of cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.1, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 565.6, Carbohydrate 63.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 36.5, Protein 6.5
Tips:
- Use a 13x9 inch baking pan: This size pan will give you a cake that is tall and moist, with plenty of room for the snow tunnel.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help the frosting to set properly.
- Use a white or light-colored frosting: This will make the snow tunnel stand out.
- Be creative with the decorations: You can use candy, sprinkles, or other decorations to create a winter scene on top of the cake.
- Make the cake ahead of time: The cake can be made up to 2 days in advance. Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature.
Conclusion:
The snow tunnel cake is a fun and festive cake that is perfect for any winter occasion. It is easy to make and can be decorated in a variety of ways. This cake is sure to be a hit with your friends and family.
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