{"id":5428,"date":"2016-11-28T14:48:28","date_gmt":"2016-11-28T19:48:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nickelodeonparents.com\/?p=5428"},"modified":"2020-06-09T15:39:40","modified_gmt":"2020-06-09T19:39:40","slug":"tmnt-super-shredded-snow-cake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nickelodeonparents-q.mtvi.com\/tmnt-super-shredded-snow-cake\/","title":{"rendered":"TMNT Super Shredded Snow Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>He&#8217;s big.<br \/>\nHe&#8217;s bad.<br \/>\nHe&#8217;s the Turtles&#8217; arch nemesis, Shredder!<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.target.com\/c\/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-favorite-characters-featured-brands\/-\/N-55j5t?lnk=TeenageMutantNi\" target=\"_blank\">Ninja Turtles&#8217;<\/a>\u00a0ferocious foe has mutated himself into the mega monster, Super Shredder. He&#8217;s determined to take down the Heroes in a Half Shell,\u00a0and he&#8217;s also the inspiration for this mean cake. Flex your <em>super<\/em> baking skills, channel your inner-Shredder, and mutate a few ingredients into a Super-Shredded Snow Cake!<\/p>\n<p><strong>What You&#8217;ll Need <\/strong>(Makes 2 8&#8243;x3&#8243; cakes)<\/p>\n<p><strong>For the Cake<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>4 Sticks plus 4 tablespoons salted organic butter, room temperature<br \/>\n2 Cups plus 6 tablespoons\u00a0stevia-based natural sweetener<br \/>\n6 Extra large eggs, room temperature<br \/>\n1 Vanilla bean, halved crosswise, split lengthwise (substitute 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract)<br \/>\n6 Tablespoons coconut oil<br \/>\n3 Cups all purpose flour<br \/>\n1 Cup coconut flour<br \/>\n2 Tablespoons baking powder<br \/>\n1 Cup coconut or whole milk<br \/>\n1 (14 ounce) Bag coconut flakes, unsweetened<\/p>\n<p><strong>For the Mutagen Frosting\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>4 Sticks (16 ounces) salted organic butter, room temp<br \/>\n4 Teaspoons pure vanilla extract<br \/>\n11 Cups powdered sugar<br \/>\n2-4 Tablespoons milk (whole or coconut)<br \/>\n4 Drops green food coloring (gel or paste)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Make<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step One:\u00a0<\/strong>Preheat oven to 350\u00b0 F. Grease and flour an 8&#215;3 inch round cake pan. Line the bottom of the pan with a round of parchment paper.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step Two:\u00a0<\/strong>Beat the butter, sugar and eggs on high speed in a stand mixer with the whisk or paddle attachment for about 2 minutes, until light and fluffy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step Three:\u00a0<\/strong>Add the vanilla extract (or seeds) into the mixer bowl along with the oil and combine on low speed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step Four:\u00a0<\/strong>Whisk together the flour and baking powder in a separate bowl, then add to the creamed mixture one cup at a time, beating on high speed until thoroughly combined (about 30 seconds to a minute).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step Five:\u00a0<\/strong>Scoop batter into the cake pans and smooth the top with a spatula.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step Six:\u00a0<\/strong>Bake for 55-60 minutes until the center of the cakes come clean with a toothpick. (Check after 45 minutes and cover with foil if cakes starts to get too brown).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step Seven:\u00a0<\/strong>Let the cake cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then run a metal spatula around edge of pan and invert cakes onto a wire rack to cool completely for an hour before frosting and serving.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Make The Frosting <\/strong>(Makes 8 cups)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step One:\u00a0<\/strong>Beat the butter on high in a stand mixer with the whisk or paddle attachment for 5 minutes until butter is lightened in color and whipped thoroughly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step Two:\u00a0<\/strong>Add the vanilla and beat to incorporate. Add 1 cup of sugar and mix on low speed to combine, then beat on high speed for 2 minutes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step Three:\u00a0<\/strong>Repeat this process by adding 1 cup of sugar at a time until all sugar has been added.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step Four:\u00a0<\/strong>Add milk a dash at a time if mixture becomes too thick or dry. Scrape sides of bowl to make sure all ingredients are mixed thoroughly and no sugar is visible.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step Five:\u00a0<\/strong>Add the green food coloring to the frosting<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Decorate The Cake <\/strong>(Serves 12)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step One:\u00a0<\/strong>Spread some of the green cake frosting between the two cake layers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step Two:\u00a0<\/strong>Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step Three:\u00a0<\/strong>Press the coconut flakes into the sides and sprinkle over the top to coat the cake.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step Four:\u00a0<\/strong>Make the slash marks using a butter knife and cut the first slash shape into the coconut. Cut just deep enough to reveal the green icing beneath. Repeat this step for additional slashes.<\/p>\n<p>Now, be the ultimate menace and eat your yummy mutation!<\/p>\n<p>Find <a href=\"http:\/\/www.target.com\/c\/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-favorite-characters-featured-brands\/-\/N-55j5t?lnk=TeenageMutantNi\" target=\"_blank\">Super Shredder and all your favorite TMNT products<\/a> at Target and Target.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>He&#8217;s big. He&#8217;s bad. He&#8217;s the Turtles&#8217; arch nemesis, Shredder! The Ninja Turtles&#8217;\u00a0ferocious foe has mutated himself into the mega monster, Super Shredder. He&#8217;s determined to take down the Heroes in a Half Shell,\u00a0and he&#8217;s also the inspiration for this mean cake. 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