Can someone share the recipe for caterpillar cake using prep bowls?

[Brookeskitchen]

Can someone post or send me the recipe for the caterpillar cake I've seen mentioned using the prep bowls. My son and 3 playmates are turning 1 in May and I want to make this cake for their combined birthday party at Gymboree

Thanks,

Brooke
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[chefmama]

Directions for baking cake in prep bowls...(taken from the mini snowman cake recipe) To bake cakes, preheat oven to 350ºF. Prepare one package (9 ounces) yellow or white cake mix (for single layer cake) according to package directions. Grease and flour six Prep Bowls; evenly divide batter into bowls. Bake 20-25 minutes or until Cake Tester inserted in center comes out clean. Cool cakes 5 minutes in bowls. Carefully invert onto Stackable Cooling Rack; cool completely. If necessary, cut off tops of cakes using Serrated Bread Knife to level. If desired, one package (18.25 ounces) cake mix can be substituted for the 9 ounce package. Fill each Prep Bowl with ½ cup batter; reserve remaining batter for another use (such as a single cake layer prepared in the Nonstick Cake Pan or 12 cupcakes prepared in the Stoneware Muffin Pan).

I couldn't find a reference to making a caterpillar cake, but I would just frost them green and yellow or orange and black like caterpillars are. Put eyes on and antenea and you should be good to go.

Hope this helps.

 

[Grandmarita]

That is an adorable idea. How about using small jelly beans for spots, or
those cinnamon red dots? We have a caterpillar in our LET'S EAT cookbook for Kids, on page 35, that uses the pretzels for antenna. It is a recipe that
uses bagels as the base. It would be fun, if you would post a photo of what
you do prepare so the rest of us can benefit from your efforts. Thanks,
Grandmarita

 

[Brookeskitchen]

I will postit when I've done it. I think I'll probably try to do a short version - using just 3 bowls as a trial run before the actual bday party. I like the idea of pretzels for antennas and dots. Thanks for all the help everyone.

Brooke

 

[n8vtxn]

Fuzzy caterpillarIf you wanted to you could color coconut the same color as the frosting and sprinkle that over the cakes - just put cocnut in a baggie w/ food coloring and shake until completely colored.

 

[nikked]

How did it turn out?

it when I've done it. I think I'll probably try to do a short version - using just 3 bowls as a trial run before the actual bday party. I like the idea of pretzels for antennas and dots. Thanks for all the help everyone.

Brooke

Enquiring minds (namely, mine) want to know how your cake turned out! Would you be able to post a picture???

Thanks!

 

[Brookeskitchen]

Caterpillar Cake pictureThanks Nicole for asking. The file seems to be too big too upload. I'll email the picture to you directly. It's certainly not a professional job - but the kids seemed to enjoy it.

Thanks for asking,

Brooke Chang

 

[rlombas]

Hi Brooke,I would be happy to share the recipe for the caterpillar cake using prep bowls. It's a fun and creative cake that is perfect for a first birthday party! Here's what you'll need:Ingredients:
- 1 box of your favorite cake mix (flavor of your choice)
- 1-2 cans of frosting (color of your choice)
- 8 prep bowls (clear plastic or glass)
- Food coloring (optional)
- Assorted candies for decorating (optional)Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the cake mix box.
2. Prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions.
3. Grease and flour the prep bowls and place them upside down on a baking sheet.
4. Pour the cake batter into the bowls, filling them about 2/3 of the way full.
5. Bake the bowls for about 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Let the bowls cool completely before removing the cakes from them.
7. If desired, use food coloring to tint the frosting to the desired color.
8. Once the cakes are cooled, place them on a long serving platter or board in a curved line to resemble a caterpillar.
9. Use the frosting to cover the cakes and stick them together to form the "body" of the caterpillar.
10. Use the candies to decorate the caterpillar's face, eyes, and legs.
11. Refrigerate the cake until ready to serve and enjoy!I hope this helps and that your son and his playmates have a wonderful first birthday party at Gymboree! Feel free to reach out if you have any further questions. Happy baking!