Make your Own Colin The Caterpillar Cake!

Every kid’s birthday party needs a cake, and what better than a Colin The Caterpillar Cake? This classic chocolate sponge cake is a must-have for any celebration. Not only will your child and their friends love it, but you'll have a blast making it too. Here's everything you need to know about how to whip up your very own Colin The Caterpillar Cake.

Ingredients

200g self-raising flour
200g caster sugar
4 medium eggs
200g butter
2 teaspoons baking powder
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
250g icing sugar
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons hot water
Food coloring (optional)
Sweets or decorations (optional)

Instructions

Making the Cake:

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Grease and line two 8-inch round baking tins. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and the sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully mixed. Sift the flour, cocoa powder and baking powder into the bowl and mix until all the ingredients are combined. Divide the mixture evenly between the two tins and bake in the oven for 25 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.

Making the Icing:

In a large bowl, mix together the icing sugar, butter and hot water until smooth. Add a few drops of food coloring if desired. Place one of the cakes onto a cake board and spread the icing over the top. Place the other cake on top. Cover the entire cake with the remaining icing and smooth with a spoon or palette knife. Decorate with sweets and decorations.

Nutrition

This Colin The Caterpillar Cake is a delicious treat that is sure to be a hit at any birthday party. This cake is made with a classic chocolate sponge cake and a buttercream icing, making it a treat that everyone can enjoy. Per serving, this cake provides 537 calories, 24.3g of fat, 72.3g of carbohydrates, and 6.2g of protein.

This cake is a delicious treat for any occasion. Whether you’re making it for your child’s birthday party or just for a special treat, your family and friends are sure to love it. With a classic chocolate sponge cake and buttercream icing, this Colin The Caterpillar Cake is sure to be a hit. So what are you waiting for? Get baking and make your very own Colin The Caterpillar Cake!