For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder. If you don't have marzipan, fondant can be used as a substitute, though the flavor and texture will be slightly different. To prevent the cake from sticking, use parchment paper to line the bottom of the pan.
Mine Craft Creeper Cake
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PREP TIME35 mins
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COOK TIME30 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 45 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS13
Bring the pixelated world of Minecraft to your kitchen with this Creeper Cake! Transform a simple chocolate cake into the iconic, slightly menacing, and utterly delicious Creeper. Perfect for birthdays, gaming nights, or any occasion that calls for a touch of blocky fun.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate60 g
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Cholesterol25 mg
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Fiber3 g
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Protein5 g
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Saturated Fat2 g
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Sodium329 mg
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Sugar46 g
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Fat13 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
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01
Step
5 mins
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9-inch square pan. (5 minutes)
02
Step
10 mins
In a large bowl, stir together sugar, 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until batter is smooth. Beat in 1/2 cup boiling water. Pour into the prepared baking pan. (10 minutes)
03
Step
1 hrs 15 mins
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes. (75 minutes)
04
Step
15 mins
Cut marzipan into 3 equal pieces. Add varying amounts of green food coloring to each piece to get different shades of green. Knead each piece separately to incorporate food coloring evenly. (15 minutes)
05
Step
20 mins
Dust a flat work surface with 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar. Roll out each piece of marzipan into a thin rectangle. Cut into equal-sized squares. (20 minutes)
06
Step
5 mins
Combine 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar and 1 tablespoon water in a shallow dish; stir, adding more water if needed, until mixture is the consistency of cream. (5 minutes)
07
Step
20 mins
Dip the back of a marzipan square in the confectioners' sugar mixture and place on the outer edge of the cake. Arrange 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 marzipan on either side of the mouth to create its characteristic shape. (20 minutes)
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Sophia Howellhills
Jun 14, 2025My son loved this cake! It was the highlight of his Minecraft-themed birthday party. - Sarah M.
Bessie Walker
Jun 6, 2025I struggled a bit with getting the marzipan squares even, but the end result was still impressive. - Emily K.
Clarabelle Dare
May 27, 2025The marzipan Creeper design was so fun to make, and it tasted great too! - David L.