Erupting Volcano Cake

The Erupting Volcano Cake gets its name from the eruption-like effect created by pouring the red syrup over the cake batter, resembling a volcano eruption.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Erupting Volcano Cake

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Milk
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Hot water
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Red food coloring
• 8 pieces Mentos candies

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
5. In a separate bowl, mix hot water, powdered sugar, and red food coloring until the sugar is dissolved.
6. Carefully pour the red syrup over the cake batter.
7. Place the cake pan on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.
9. Carefully place Mentos candies on top of the cake.
10. Serve the cake and enjoy the eruption!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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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.