Slinky the Snake Cake
Transform your next celebration into a whimsical adventure with this vibrant Slinky the Snake Cake! Perfect for kids' parties and animal-themed gatherings, this creative dessert features soft, moist cake segments arranged in a playful zigzag snake shape. Made from tender, buttery cakes or tube-shaped cupcakes, each "segment" is frosted with colorful, creamy buttercream and decorated with candy eyes, gummy accents, and edible details to mimic a charming serpent. The recipe offers a fun hands-on assembly process, making it ideal for baking with kids. With its bright colors and imaginative design, this snake-shaped cake is as delightful to look at as it is to eat. Whether you're crafting it for a birthday bash or just a fun baking project, this show-stopping treat is guaranteed to slither its way into the hearts of all your guests!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups whole milk
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 set food coloring (assorted colors)
- 12 round tube cupcakes (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 candy eyes
- 1 pack gummy candies or licorice (for tongue and decorations)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease and flour two round cake pans (8-inch) or prepare cupcake molds for a tube cupcake shape.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans or cupcake molds. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the cakes bake, make the frosting. Beat the powdered sugar, softened butter, cream, and a splash of vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy. Divide the frosting into separate bowls and tint each with different food colors to create a vibrant palette.
Allow the cakes or cupcakes to cool completely before assembling. If using round cakes, cut and shape them into curved 'C' shapes. Arrange the pieces into a zigzag snake pattern on a serving board.
Frost the cake pieces with the colored frosting using an offset spatula. Alternate colors along the segments to resemble a striped or spotted snake.
Decorate the snake cake with candy eyes for the face and a gummy candy or licorice piece for the tongue. Use additional candies to decorate the 'skin' of the snake if desired.
Refrigerate the cake for 20-30 minutes to set the frosting before serving.
Serve your delightful Slinky the Snake Cake to delighted guests and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
11663 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 366.6 g | 470% | |
| Saturated Fat | 177.8 g | 889% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1456 mg | 485% | |
| Sodium | 6263 mg | 272% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2007.4 g | 730% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.8 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 1461.6 g | ||
| Protein | 119.7 g | 239% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.1 mcg | 41% | |
| Calcium | 901 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 39.1 mg | 217% | |
| Potassium | 2522 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
