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Makes 24 servings.
Easy DIY Train Birthday Cake Recipe
Does your child love trains and have a birthday coming up soon? Are you looking for a recipe on how to make an easy train cake? We have the perfect recipe for you. Using purchased pound cake, your child’s favorite snacks, and your creativity, you can make an adorable DIY train cake for your child!
Ingredient list
- CAKE
- 4 pkg. (10.75 oz. each) frozen pound cake, thawed
- 4 cups thawed frozen whipped topping, divided
- assorted food colorings
- 16 OREO Cookies
- 3 rolls ring-shaped hard candies
- 1 cup fruit-flavored sweetened rice cereal
- 6 BARNUM’S ANIMALS Crackers
- 1 ice cream cone cup
- 1 marshmallow
- 1 miniature marshmallow
- 24 pieces black licorice (for train track)
Directions
CAKE
Line up cakes on large tray or serving platter for train cars.
Cut 2-inch-thick crosswise slice off front cake; place at back end of the first cake to resemble train engine. Repeat with last cake, placing the removed cake slice in the middle of the last cake to resemble caboose.
DECORATING
Divide whipped topping among four small bowls; tint with food colorings as desired. Use to frost cakes. Add decorations as desired. Store leftover cake in refrigerator.
Recipe Tips
- Size-Wise
At 24 servings, this fun cake is perfect for serving a crowd of kids.
- Fun Idea
Let the party goers help decorate this colorful birthday cake. Give each child some cereal, cookies and candies to place on the cake. But make sure to have them wash their hands first!
- Note
If you do not have a large enough tray or platter for the train, use a large cutting board wrapped in foil.
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