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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Paru Sunar
[email protected]Overall, this is a great recipe. The cake is moist and delicious, and the frosting is rich and creamy.
Ghidei Tesfatsion
[email protected]This cake was a bit too challenging for me. I think I'll stick to simpler recipes in the future.
Ssenkozi Charles
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.
MD Neamat
[email protected]This cake is a work of art. It's almost too pretty to eat.
Yanti Pathak
[email protected]The cake was easy to make and it turned out beautiful. I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Advanced Mulla
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and it was a huge success. She and her friends loved it.
MBABAZI ROSE
[email protected]This cake is definitely a showstopper. It's perfect for a special occasion.
Diamond
[email protected]I had a hard time finding the right cake mix. I ended up using a chocolate cake mix and it turned out great.
momo_soso 8
[email protected]The cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it.
Mugume Ezra
[email protected]This cake was a huge hit at my son's pirate-themed birthday party. The kids loved it!
Haley Jones
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.
Ntinyari Kanyua
[email protected]The instructions were clear and easy to follow. The cake turned out perfectly.
Mahjoub Khaild
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this cake was easy to make and it turned out great. I'll definitely be making it again.
Md Alif Hosen
[email protected]This cake was a lot of work, but it was worth it. It was a showstopper at my daughter's graduation party.
Craig Barker
[email protected]The cake was a little dry, but the frosting was delicious. I would try a different cake recipe next time.
Gulfam Tariq
[email protected]I substituted the chocolate frosting for vanilla frosting and it was still amazing. This cake is so versatile.
Riley Debuono
[email protected]The cake was beautiful and delicious. I would definitely make it again.
Augustine Wiraka
[email protected]I've made this cake twice now and it's always a success. My friends and family love it!
Afrat Klein
[email protected]This treasure chest cake was a hit at my son's birthday party! It was so easy to make and it looked amazing. The kids loved digging into the 'treasure' inside.