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Under-the-Sea Cake

Under-the-Sea Cake recipe

Under-the-Sea Cake is a popular choice for ocean-themed parties and birthdays!

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 120 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 60 min Cook Time: 30 min Rest Time: 30 min Total Time: 2 hrs
Servings 8
Calories 3200
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
  • 1 box Cake mix
  • 3 unit Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 10 drop Blue food coloring
  • 1/2 cup Butter
  • 3 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoon Milk
  • 1/2 cup Graham cracker crumbs
  • 8 unit Gummy fish
  • 4 piece Edible seaweed
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, and blue food coloring. Mix well until smooth.
  3. Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake pan.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
  6. In a separate bowl, cream the butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk. Mix until creamy.
  7. Once the cake has cooled, frost the top and sides with the buttercream frosting.
  8. Sprinkle the graham cracker crumbs on top of the frosting to resemble sand.
  9. Decorate the cake with gummy fish and edible seaweed.
  10. Let the cake rest for 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts

Servings 8


Amount Per Serving
Calories 400kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g31%
Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
Sugars 40g
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.