Easy DIY Train Birthday Cake Recipe

Name: Easy DIY Train Birthday Cake Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: 4 pkg. frozen pound cake, thawed; 4 cups frozen whipped topping, divided; food colorings; 16 OREO Cookies; 3 rolls ring-shaped hard candies; 1 cup fruit-flavored sweetened rice cereal; 6 BARNUM’S ANIMALS Crackers; 1 ice cream cone cup; 1 marshmallow; 1 miniature marshmallow; 24 pieces licorice (for train track)

Does your child love trains and have a birthday coming up soon? Are you looking for a recipe on how to make an easy train cake? We have the perfect recipe for you. Using purchased pound cake, your child’s favorite snacks, and your creativity, you can make an adorable DIY train cake for your child!

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Ingredient list

CAKE
4 pkg. (10.75 oz. each) frozen pound cake, thawed
4 cups thawed frozen whipped topping, divided
assorted food colorings
16 OREO Cookies
3 rolls ring-shaped hard candies
1 cup fruit-flavored sweetened rice cereal
6 BARNUM’S ANIMALS Crackers
1 ice cream cone cup
1 marshmallow
1 miniature marshmallow
24 pieces black licorice (for train track)

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Recipe Tips

CAKE

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.

DECORATING

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.