Recipes for Cake Baked Purchased Commercially Frozen

Safe ways to use cake baked purchased commercially frozen past its expiration date

Frozen Cake Trifle

Frozen Cake Trifle

A delightful trifle made with expired frozen cake, ensuring food safety and reducing food waste.

Prep time:
20 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 package of expired, commercially frozen cake
  • 2 cups of whipped cream
  • 1 cup of fresh berries
  • 1/4 cup of sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Thaw the expired frozen cake in the refrigerator overnight.
  2. Cut the cake into small cubes.
  3. In a bowl, combine the fresh berries and sugar. Let them sit for 10 minutes to release their juices.
  4. In another bowl, whip the cream until stiff peaks form. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In serving glasses or a trifle dish, layer the cake cubes, whipped cream, and berry mixture.
  6. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of whipped cream on top.
  7. Garnish with additional berries if desired.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
  9. Serve chilled and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Cake Pops

Cake Pops

Fun and delicious cake pops made from expired frozen cake, ensuring food safety and minimizing food waste.

Prep time:
40 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 1 package of expired, commercially frozen cake
  • 1/2 cup of frosting (any flavor)
  • 1 cup of candy melts (any color)
  • Cake pop sticks

Instructions

  1. Thaw the expired frozen cake in the refrigerator overnight.
  2. Crumble the cake into fine crumbs using your hands or a food processor.
  3. In a bowl, mix the cake crumbs with the frosting until well combined.
  4. Roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
  5. Place the cake balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and insert a cake pop stick into each ball.
  6. Freeze the cake pops for 30 minutes to firm up.
  7. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the candy melts according to the package instructions.
  8. Dip each cake pop into the melted candy melts, allowing any excess to drip off.
  9. Place the dipped cake pops back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet and let the candy coating harden.
  10. Repeat the dipping process if desired for a thicker coating.
  11. Once the candy coating is set, the cake pops are ready to be enjoyed.
  12. Serve and savor these delightful treats!
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium
Upside Down Frozen Cake

Upside Down Frozen Cake

A unique twist on the classic upside-down cake made with commercially frozen cake, ensuring food safety and reducing food waste.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
35 minutes
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1 commercially frozen cake, slightly past expiration
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 can pineapple rings
  • Maraschino cherries

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar over medium heat until the mixture becomes syrupy.
  3. Pour the syrup into the bottom of a greased cake pan.
  4. Arrange pineapple rings on top of the syrup, placing a cherry in the center of each ring.
  5. Thaw the commercially frozen cake slightly and place it on top of the pineapple and cherries.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
  8. Carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate, allowing the pineapple and cherries to become the topping.
  9. Serve warm and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Frozen Cake Parfait

Frozen Cake Parfait

A delicious and refreshing parfait made with commercially frozen cake, ensuring food safety and reducing food waste.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of commercially frozen cake, slightly past expiration
  • 1 cup of yogurt
  • 1 cup of fresh berries

Instructions

  1. Thaw the commercially frozen cake according to package instructions.
  2. Cut the thawed cake into small cubes.
  3. In a glass or jar, layer the cake cubes, yogurt, and fresh berries.
  4. Repeat the layers until all the ingredients are used.
  5. Serve chilled and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy

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