Caterpillar Cakes

Caterpillar Cakes are named after their resemblance to caterpillars, with the marbled effect created by the two different colored batters.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Caterpillar Cakes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Bakery, International Courses: Any, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 15 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2240

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Plain Flour
• 150 gram Butter
• 150 gram Granulated Sugar
• 3 unit Eggs
• 100 ml Milk
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 2 tablespoon Cocoa Powder
• 4 drop Green Food Coloring
• 100 gram Icing Sugar
• 50 gram Sprinkles

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a cake tin.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy.
3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and mix well.
4. Gradually add the flour and baking powder, alternating with the milk, and mix until well combined.
5. Divide the batter into two equal portions.
6. In one portion, mix in the cocoa powder until evenly distributed.
7. In the other portion, add the green food coloring and mix until desired shade is achieved.
8. Spoon dollops of each batter into the cake tin, alternating between chocolate and green.
9. Use a skewer or toothpick to gently swirl the batters together to create a marbled effect.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. Once cooled, frost the cake with icing sugar and decorate with sprinkles.
13. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 15g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.