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.
Ingredients
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Add milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- In a separate bowl, mix hot water, powdered sugar, and red food coloring until the sugar is dissolved.
- Carefully pour the red syrup over the cake batter.
- Place the cake pan on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.
- Carefully place Mentos candies on top of the cake.
- Serve the cake and enjoy the eruption!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.