Blast-Off Spaceship Cake
5 Hr(s) 5 Min(s)
20 Min(s) Prep
4 Hr(s) 45 Min(s) Cook
When it comes to kids' birthday parties, the sky's the limit! But that doesn't mean you need to buy a special pan for this spaceship cake.
What You Need
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15 servings
Original recipe yields 15 servings
1 pkg. (2-layer size) white cake mix
2 cups boiling water
2 pkg. (4-serving size each) JELL-O Strawberry Flavor Gelatin
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed
1 Tbsp. decorating icing
40 candy-coated chocolate pieces
1 piece string licorice (10 inches), cut in 2-inch pieces
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Let's Make It
1
Prepare cake batter and bake in 13x9-inch baking pan as directed on package. Cool in pan 15 min. (Do not remove cake from pan.)
2
Meanwhile, stir boiling water into dry gelatin mix in large bowl at least 2 min. until completely dissolved. Pierce cake with large fork or wooden skewer at 1/2-inch intervals. Carefully pour gelatin over cake in pan. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
3
Dip pan in warm water 10 sec.; unmold cake onto cutting board. Cut into pieces as shown in diagram and photo. Arrange pieces on large foil-covered board or platter to resemble a spaceship as shown in photo. Spread top and sides of cake with whipped topping. Decorate with remaining ingredients as desired. Store in refrigerator. Add sparkler candles to cake and light up just before serving to resemble the blast off!
Kitchen Tips
Tip 1
Substitute
Use 1 pkg. (3 oz.) JELL-O SIMPLY GOOD Strawberry Flavor Gelatin.
Tip 2
How to Frost A Cake
If the cake is very soft and crumbly, apply a "crumb coating" to prevent cake crumbs from mixing with the frosting. Spread a thin layer of frosting over the entire cake, then let stand 5 to 10 min. or until frosting is set. Spread remaining frosting over cake.
Tip 3
Cooking Know-How
Make sure cake is completely cooled before frosting. A warm cake can cause the frosting to soften or melt.
Tip 4
Substitute
Prepare as directed, using your favorite flavor of JELL-O Gelatin.
Nutrition
Calories
250
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g
9%
Saturated Fat 3.5g
18%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 290mg
13%
Total Carbohydrates 43g
16%
Dietary Fibers 0g
Sugars 31g
62%
Protein 3g
6%
Vitamin A
0%
Vitamin C
0%
Calcium
6%
Iron
4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
servings
Makes 15 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.
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