Easy Castle Cake for Kids
A fun and easy candy castle cake made with chocolate frosting, Oreos, and candy bars. Perfect for kids birthday parties and themed celebrations.
Yield: 12 servings
Calories: 637cal
Cost: $15
Equipment
- 9x9 cake pans
- Cake board (13x9 foil cake board)
- Spreader or frosting knife
Materials
- 2 yellow or white cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box)
- 32 oz. chocolate frosting
- 1 Oreo cookies family-sized
- 1-2 package 1 Kit Kat bars
- 1 milk chocolate Hershey bar XL sized
- 6 pack dark chocolate Hershey bars
- 1 small bag M&M’s
- 1 container blue funfetti frosting
Instructions
- Prepare cake mix according to package directions.
- Divide batter into two 9x9 pans per box to create thin layers (or bake as thicker layers and slice in half).
- Allow cakes to cool completely.
- Stack layers with chocolate frosting between each layer.
- Frost the outside of the cake with chocolate frosting.
- Stack Oreos at each corner, using frosting between cookies to create towers.
- Line sides of cake with Hershey bar pieces.
- Use Kit Kat bars to form a drawbridge at the front of the cake.
- Add Kit Kat pieces to the tops of towers.
- Decorate with M&M’s and flags if desired.
- Spread blue funfetti frosting around the base to create a moat.
Notes
Nutrition facts are only an estimate
- One container of frosting will cover the cake, but two are recommended for layering and decorating.
- Trim cake tops if you prefer a flat surface.
- Use plenty of frosting to help candy pieces stick.
- This cake is meant to be fun and rustic—no need for perfection!
Nutrition
Calories: 637cal | Carbohydrates: 121g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 0.02mg | Sodium: 770mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 83g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Calcium: 189mg | Iron: 3mg