LADYBUG CAKE
This cake will steal the show at your next party. It is really easy to make. I baked the batter in a bowl, colored the frosting a vivid red with paste food coloring and used licorice and gumdrop trims.-Lenore Walters, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 12-16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, water, oil, eggs and mayonnaise on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour into a greased and floured 2-qt. ovenproof bowl., Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from bowl to a wire rack to cool completely. Place on a serving plate., In a small bowl, combine frosting and food coloring. Spread over cake. For eyes, flatten white gumdrops and shape into ovals; place on ladybug. Cut black gumdrops horizontally into three slices; discard tops. Slightly flatten slices; place two on white gumdrops for pupils, securing with a toothpick if necessary. Arrange remaining slices on body for spots, pressing down gently., Cut rope licorice into six pieces; insert into cake for legs. Cut a small piece from the shoestring licorice; add for mouth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 269mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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Robert Villarreal
[email protected]Overall, I would not recommend this recipe.
Iriana Grant
[email protected]The ladybug decorations were a bit too much.
Fatma San
[email protected]The frosting was too thick.
Abdulai c Sow
[email protected]The cake was a little dry.
ABRAHAM AYOMIDE
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste.
Afaf Al salloum
[email protected]I would definitely make this cake again.
Akua Takyiwaa
[email protected]This cake was delicious!
Mohamed ezzat
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! It was so easy to make and the ladybug decorations were a big hit.
Tabitha Nelson
[email protected]This cake was a lot of work, but it was worth it! It turned out so beautiful and everyone loved it. The ladybug decorations were especially popular with the kids.
Yoselin Calderon
[email protected]This cake was so cute and easy to make! I used a gluten-free cake mix and it turned out great. The frosting was a little too sweet for my taste, but I just added a little bit of lemon juice to balance it out.
Thando Moeng
[email protected]This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The ladybug decorations were really cute and the cake was a hit with the kids.
Dawit kahsaye “Devo” Tube
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out perfect! It was moist and fluffy and the frosting was creamy and smooth. The ladybug decorations were a fun touch.
Sff Dgf
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I used a box cake mix and it still came out moist and delicious. The frosting was perfect and the ladybug decorations were adorable.
Sujal Widjie
[email protected]I made this cake for my son's first birthday and it was a disaster! The cake was dry and the frosting was too sweet. I would not recommend this recipe.
ELMEASTRO Elmeastro
[email protected]This ladybug cake was a huge hit at my daughter's birthday party! It was so easy to make and turned out so festive and adorable. The kids loved it!