Name: Birthday Train Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Makes 24 servings.
Ingredients: 4 pkg. (10.75 oz. each) frozen pound cake, thawed; 4 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, divided; assorted food colorings; 16 vanilla creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies; 3 rolls ring-shaped hard candies; 1 cup fruit-flavored sweetened rice cereal; 6 animal crackers; 1 ice cream cone; 1 JET-PUFFED Marshmallow; 1 JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallow; 24 pieces black licorice (for train track)

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30 Min(s)

30 Min(s) Prep

Help train lovers celebrate their special day with our Birthday Train Cake! With lots of candy and colors, this train cake is perfect for kids' parties.

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24 servings

Original recipe yields 24 servings

4 pkg. (10.75 oz. each) frozen pound cake, thawed

4 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, divided

assorted food colorings

16 vanilla creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies

3 rolls ring-shaped hard candies

1 cup fruit-flavored sweetened rice cereal

6 animal crackers

1 ice cream cone

1 JET-PUFFED Marshmallow

1 JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallow

24 pieces black licorice (for train track)

Let's Make It

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.

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.

Kitchen Tips

Tip 1

Size Wise

At 24 servings, this fun cake is perfect for serving a crowd of kids.

Tip 2

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!

Tip 3

Note

If you do not have a large enough tray or platter for the train, use a large cutting board wrapped in foil.

Nutrition

Calories

300

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 14g

18%

Saturated Fat 9g

45%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 110mg

37%

Sodium 270mg

12%

Total Carbohydrates 40g

15%

Dietary Fiber 1g

Sugars 27g

54%

Protein 3g

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

Calcium

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

servings

Makes 24 servings.

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.