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grinch cake

Grinch Cake

Bring the magic of the holidays to life with this delightful grinch cake recipe. Perfect for parties and celebrations, your family will love this vibrant green dessert.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Cooling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 220kcal
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or whisk
  • Cake pans
  • Spatula
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients

  • 1 box white cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 container white frosting
  • red heart-shaped candies optional

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease your cake pans, lining the bottom with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, water, oil, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  • Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let the cakes cool completely before frosting.
  • Tint the frosting with green food coloring and spread a thick layer over the cooled cake.
  • Decorate with grinch cake toppers, red heart candies, or any additional decorations you like.

Notes

For an extra moist cake, brush the cooled layers with a simple syrup made from equal parts sugar and water. Use gel food coloring for a vibrant green hue and practice your piping skills for beautiful decorations. If you're in a warm climate, keep the cake refrigerated until serving to prevent the frosting from softening. Consider making cupcakes or cake pops using this same recipe for fun, bite-sized treats.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 50mg | Sugar: 18g | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 5mg
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