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CANDLE CAKES

Delightful Candle Cakes: A Fun Twist on Classic Desserts

These Candle Cakes are a whimsical twist on classic desserts, perfect for Halloween gatherings and sure to delight kids and adults alike.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 box Cake Mix any flavor like chocolate or vanilla
  • 3 large Eggs at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil at room temperature
  • 1 cup Water follow package instructions
For the Candle Decoration
  • 1 container Frosting cream cheese or buttercream
  • as needed Candies gummy worms or spooky sprinkles
  • 1 tube Wilton Decorating Gel for adding designs
For the Presentation
  • 12 Cupcake Liners
  • 1 Cake Boards for displaying
  • 12 Small Candles ensure they are unlit

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. In a mixing bowl, mix cake mix with eggs, vegetable oil, and water as per package instructions.
  2. Pour the batter into prepared liners, filling each about two-thirds full and bake for 15-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  3. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  4. Spread a generous layer of frosting on each cooled cake, aiming for a swirl effect resembling melting wax.
  5. Decorate the frosted cakes with candies and use decorating gel to add fun designs like flames or spooky faces.
  6. Place each decorated Candle Cake on a cake board and arrange them for an enticing display.
  7. Gather friends and family to enjoy your creative Candle Cakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, prepare and serve these treats fresh on the day of your event.

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