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Horse Cake Recipe

Celebrate your child's birthday with this fun and customizable Horse Cake! Inspired by a Family Fun magazine recipe, this design is perfect for an 8th birthday party or any special occasion. This recipe allows you to use your favorite cake recipe and decorating techniques, making it a truly personal creation. See how I adapted the original design for a unique and delicious treat! Get ready to impress your guests with this stunning and tasty centerpiece.

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 120 mins
Calories 306.8 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Horse Cake

  • Cake
  • Chocolate Frosting
  • White Frosting
  • Black Licorice Strings
  • Candy
  • Jelly Beans
  • Marzipan
  • Your favorite frosting recipe – enough to frost the entire cake. (Example: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, 3 cups powdered sugar, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 cup milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract)

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How to Make Horse Cake

  1. Prepare your favorite cake recipe according to package directions or your own recipe. Bake in desired pan shape(s) for even baking.
  2. Once the cake is completely cool, level the tops if necessary for even frosting.
  3. Frost the cake with your chosen frosting. (Example: Use a generous amount of chocolate buttercream frosting).
  4. Using modeling chocolate or fondant, create horse shapes for the cake's decoration. (Consider creating multiple sizes and positions for a dynamic look).
  5. Add details to the horses using edible markers or additional fondant/chocolate pieces (eyes, manes, tails etc).
  6. Arrange the horses on top of the frosted cake.
  7. Add any other desired decorations: sprinkles, candies, etc. to enhance the horse theme.
  8. Refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the frosting to set.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

179g

Fat

19g

Carbs

16g

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Time To Make Course Preparation Occasion For Large Groups Desserts Easy Kid Friendly Cakes Dietary Novelty Number Of Servings 4 Hours Or Less