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Animal cracker cake with pink frosting

Animal cracker cake

A simple yet delicious sheet cake that ticks all the boxes when it comes to celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9 People

Equipment

  • Food processor or blender
  • Hand or stand mixer
  • 8x8 baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatuals
  • Large Bowl

Ingredients
  

Animal cracker cake

  • 2 bags animal cracker cookies (450g)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 cup whole milk room temp
  • 1 1/2 tbsp vegtable oil
  • 1 tbsp vanilla
  • 1 egg whisked room temp

Frosting

  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temp
  • 3 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup + 1 tsp whole milk room temp
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 drop gel food coloring

Instructions
 

Cake

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8x8 inch pan.
  • In a food processor, add all animal cracker cookies (minus a few for decoration if you want). Pulse together until a fine powder is created.
  • In a large bowl, add cookie powder and baking powder, mix with a fork. Next, add all other ingredients. With a spatula, mix until well combined.
  • Pour into prepared pan and bake for 15-20 mins or until a skewer can be inserted and removed crumb free.
  • Once done, let sit in pan for 15-20 mins, then remove and let cool on a wire rack.

Frosting

  • Once cake is cool, start making icing.
  • In a large bowl, or in a stand mixer, add butter and mix with the paddle attachment. Mix on high speed until the butter has creamed, occasionally scraping down the sides (3-4mins).
  • Reduce speed to low and gradually add the powdered sugar, scrape down sides to make sure mixture is combined well.
  • Slowly add milk. The icing might look like it is separating, continue mixing and increase speed and it will come back together.
  • Scrape down sides and add vanilla, food coloring, and salt. Increase the speed to high until the frosting looks smooth. Reduce speed to low and mix for 5 mins. The reduced speed will help eliminate air bubbles.
  • Once done it is ready. Spread on cake and serve. Use any saved cookies to decorate.
  • The cake is best stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Let come to room temperature when serving.
Keyword Cake, Celebration cake