Vanilla Cake on a Stick
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
485 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
Italian, Italian-American Fussion
Vanilla Cake on a Stick
Description
The recipe starts with a vanilla cake batter combining milk, vegetable oil, sugar, flour, eggs, baking powder, and vanilla. Once baked in a greased and floured pan and fully cooled, the round cake is sliced into triangles. Each slice receives a small slit for inserting a popsicle stick, creating cake slices on sticks.
These cake wedges are then coated in Nutella or frosting poured over them, allowed to set refrigerated, and finished with chosen toppings including sprinkles, shredded coconut, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts. This method produces moist, sweet vanilla cake bites enhanced by the rich frosting covering and textural variety of the toppings.
Serving the cake this way offers a fun, handheld treat ideal for parties or casual desserts. The frosting sets for about 30 minutes in the fridge for a clean finish and easy handling.
Ingredients
FOR THE VANILLA CAKE
- 1/2 cup milk (120 grams)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (100 grams)
- 3/4 cup sugar 162 grams, 1 tablespoon
- 1 1/4 cups flour (163 grams)
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
NUTELLA / FROSTING
- 1 cup Nutella (250 grams)
- 1-1½ cups frosting homemade or store bought
- 2-3 tablespoons nuts chopped nuts
- 2-3 tablespoons Sprinkles
- 2-3 tablespoons shredded coconut
- 2-3 tablespoons chocolate chips
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350° (180° celsius), lightly grease and flour an 8 " (20 centimeter) cake pan.
FOR THE CAKE
- In a medium bowl on medium speed, beat together for approximately 2 minutes, the milk, oil, sugar, flour, and eggs then add baking powder and vanilla beat again until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Bake for approximately 30-35 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick. Remove from the oven and let cool completely. When cool place the cake on a wire rack.
- Cut the completely cooled cake into 8 equal slices (triangles), then cut a small slit in each triangle with a sharp knife, then push a popsicle stick gently into each slit.
- Place the cake on the rack over a cookie sheet, pour the frosting or ganache over each slice. Place in the fridge for about 30 minutes to set the frosting. Remove from the fridge and garnish each slice with your choice of toppings before serving. Enjoy!
NUTELLA / FROSTING
- In a small bowl add the Nutella or Frosting and place over a small pot of boiling water, stir until Nutella reaches an easy to pour constituency, but not too loose. You can also use the microwave, warm the Nutella or Frosting in the microwave at 10 second intervals, stirring between intervals continue until smooth and pourable.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 485 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 485kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 34mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 317mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 40g | 80% |
| Vitamin A | 63IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 113mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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