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Caterpillar Cake

SUBMITTED BY: Heather Walker PHOTO BY: Allrecipes

"This is a great cake to do after a unit on bugs, wildlife, etc. Have the kids help decorate it! Use licorice whips for antennas, or gumdrops. Spread icing around caterpillar and sprinkle green tinted coconut for grass. Use any flavor cake mix or any Bundt cake recipe."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 10 stars. This recipe average a 4.9 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 1 Bundt pan

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 1 (16 ounce) package vanilla or colored frosting
  • 1/2 cup flaked coconut

DIRECTIONS

  1. Prepare cake according to package instructions and bake in a Bundt pan. Cool and invert onto cutting board.
  2. Cut a piece of cardboard large enough to accommodate two Bundt pans. Cover with aluminum foil.
  3. Carefully cut the cake in half and place on cardboard in an "S" shape.
  4. Decorate with colored icing, candies, etc.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2003 by blgardner
What a hit at my son's school on his birthday! For a person like me who isn't very artistic... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2005 by Kate
I used a different cake recipe, but I used the decorating idea for my boyfriend's birthday... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2005 by Christine
I trippled this recipie for a large gathering, and it was amazing! The cake was inhaled! There... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2007 by Kelli Tennison
I have made this numerous times and everytime its a hit. Decorate anyway you want. Lots of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2006 by Carrie
Absolutely adorable! Beautiful presentation! I received many compliments. Allow yourself extra... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2008 by busymommy
This was so great!! What are the chances I'd actually find a caterpillar cake when I looked... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2008 by E.B.
This was a little more work than I had bargained for, but it turned out so cute, I can't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2007 by lunabeam82
Very Fun to decorate for everyone, and extremely easy to make. Thank! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2007 by Kat
This was perfect for my two year old's birthday! I added a box of vanilla and a box of... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Caterpillar Cake

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 373

  • Total Fat: 14g
  • Cholesterol: < 1mg
  • Sodium: 319mg
  • Total Carbs: 61.3g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.1g
  • Protein: 2.2g

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