Minecraft Creeper-Themed Chocolate Cake
Minecraft Creeper-Themed Chocolate Cake layers a tender, cocoa-rich crumb beneath a playful grid of green-tinted marzipan squares that form the iconic pixelated face. The deep chocolate flavor contrasts with the sweet almond notes of marzipan, making it a fun centerpiece for birthdays, game nights, or any kid-focused celebration.
- Prep35 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Minecraft Creeper-Themed Chocolate Cake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 30 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 34 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 66
- Heart Health
- 21
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 16
- Performance
- 24
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9-inch square pan.
- 2
Stir sugar, 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Add milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until the batter is smooth. Beat in 1/2 cup boiling water. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack and cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- 4
Cut the marzipan into 3 equal pieces. Add varying amounts of green food coloring to each piece to create different shades of green. Knead each piece separately to evenly incorporate the food coloring.
- 5
Dust a flat work surface with 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar. Roll each piece of marzipan into a thin rectangle. Cut into equal-sized squares.
- 6
Combine 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar and 1 tablespoon water in a shallow dish; stir, adding more water if needed, until the mixture is the consistency of cream.
- 7
Dip the back of a marzipan square in the confectioners' sugar mixture and place it on the outer edge of the cake. Arrange the remaining squares, alternating the 3 shades of green, randomly over the cake from the outer edges to the center. Leave 3 squares of chocolate cake exposed in the center for the Creeper's eyes and mouth. Cut into the marzipan on either side of the mouth to create its characteristic shape.
- Calories 360.76 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 5.48 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 59.27 g 22%
- Total Fat 12.13 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 1.58 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 29.95 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 29.5 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 3.78 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 41.62 g --
- Added Sugars 13.97 g High 28%
- Calcium 47.77 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.13 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 51.14 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 17.85 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.06 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.31 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Chocolate 🍫
- Food Dyes 🎨
About This Recipe
Minecraft Creeper Themed Chocolate Cake is an American dessert recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 360.76 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Minecraft Creeper-Themed Chocolate Cake?
- It is an American cake recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dessert.
- What is Minecraft Creeper-Themed Chocolate Cake made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Eggs, Green Food Coloring. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Minecraft Creeper-Themed Chocolate Cake?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Minecraft Creeper-Themed Chocolate Cake?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 35 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 360.76 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Minecraft Creeper-Themed Chocolate Cake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Minecraft Creeper-Themed Chocolate Cake healthy?
- Minecraft Creeper-Themed Chocolate Cake has an easyChef Pro health score of 30/100. Per serving, it provides 360.76 calories and 5.48 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.58 g (8% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 13.97 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Chocolate and Food Dyes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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