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Animal cracker cake with pink frosting

Animal cracker cake

5 from 2 votes
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
Servings: 9 People
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

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

Equipment

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

Method
 

Cake
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8x8 inch pan.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 15-20 mins or until a skewer can be inserted and removed crumb free.
  5. Once done, let sit in pan for 15-20 mins, then remove and let cool on a wire rack.
Frosting
  1. Once cake is cool, start making icing.
  2. 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).
  3. Reduce speed to low and gradually add the powdered sugar, scrape down sides to make sure mixture is combined well.
  4. Slowly add milk. The icing might look like it is separating, continue mixing and increase speed and it will come back together.
  5. 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.
  6. Once done it is ready. Spread on cake and serve. Use any saved cookies to decorate.
  7. 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.