"Pat-a-cake, pat-a-cake, baker's man!
Bake me a cake as fast as you can.
Pat it and prick it and mark it with a B.
Put it in the oven for Baby and me."

All of us have recited this fun poem as we rhythmatically used our hands to pat our babies' tiny hands. If performed with enthusiasm, the end result produced a big smile and possibly a giggle or two.

Once a week, in the following year, I will bake a cake (pat-a-cake) using a different recipe, present a picture, the recipe and some comments, memories, or history pertaining to the finished product.

I am always glad to hear your remarks, suggestions or send along your favorite cake recipe.

"Let's Bake a Cake!"

Monday, June 20, 2011

Cake Recipe #25 - Cheeseburger-Ice Cream Cake


What a fun cake to make...and eat! Just a few things needed to have a cheeseburger with no meat.

Ingredients: 1 package 2-layer-size yellow cake mix, 1/3 cup white (I found gold ones) decorative sprinkles, 1 1.75-quart container chocolate ice cream, 1/3 cup flaked coconut, green food coloring, yellow fondant. Fries: 1 10 3/4 ounce frozen pound cake, thawed, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon.

Instructions: Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions for 8-inch layers. Cool in pans for 10 miinutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely. Very lightly brush one of the layers with water and add sprinkles to resemble sesame seeds. Place layers on a tray or baking sheet and freeze until firm.

Meanwhile, line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with waxed paper; set aside. Place ice cream in a large bowl and stir until softened. Spoon ice cream into prepared springform pan; spread evenly. Cover ice cream with plastic wrap and freeze until firm.

For "lettuce", place coconut in a resealable plastic bag. Add green food coloring, a few drops at a time, and shake bag to achieve green color; set aside. For "cheese", roll yellow fondant to about 1/16-inch thick. Have a spatula handy to loosen the fondant periodically from your surface as you roll it. Use a pizza cutter to cut into a 8-9-inch square; set aside.

To assemble, place plain cake layer on a serving plate. Remove sides of springform pan and remove plastic wrap and waxed paper. Place ice cream layer on top of cake layer on plate. If necessary, trim 1/4 to 1/2 inch from the edges of ice cream layer if it hangs over too much. Top with "cheese" and "lettuce". Add remaining cake layer, sprinkled side up. Return to freezer for at least one hour until firm.

Make Pound Cake "Fries": Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil; lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray. Cut thawed cake into 1/4-inch thick slices, then cut each slice into 3 "fries". Spread evenly on prepared baking sheet. Mix together sugar and cinnamon. Lightly coat pound cake with nonstick cooking spray then sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture. Toss carefully to coat; spread in an even layer. Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly browned and crisp. Cool before serving with cake. Makes about 42.

I found this recipe at www.bhg.com, Meredith Corporation, 2011.

"Let's Bake a Cake!"

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