HIDDEN TREASURE CHEST CAKE

Hidden Treasure Chest Cake image

Ahoy there, matey! If you've got little pirates at home, this Hidden Treasure Chest Cake is a must-try.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 pkg. (12 oz.) prepared pound cake
1/2 cup powdered sugar
34 yellow candy-coated chocolate pieces
1 candy necklace
1 candy bracelet
10 foil-wrapped chocolate coin s
2 pieces red string licorice (6 inches each)
10 vanilla wafers, crushed

Steps:

Microwave chocolate and cream in large microwaveable bowl on MEDIUM (50%) 2 to 3 min. or until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 1-1/2 min. Cool slightly. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating with electric mixer on high speed until mixture is well blended and of desired spreading consistency.
Use a serrated knife to cut off top one third of cake. Set top aside. Place bottom of cake on large serving platter; spread with chocolate frosting. Scatter candies and some of the coins around cake as desired. Replace top of cake; spread with the remaining chocolate frosting to resemble a treasure chest.
Decorate top of chest with string licorice and some of the remaining candies. Sprinkle wafer crumbs onto platter to resemble sand. Arrange any remaining coins and candy in "sand." Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 160 mg, Carbohydrate 40 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 31 g, Protein 4 g