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| name = Frog cake<br />
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| country = Australia<br />
| region = [[South Australia]]<br />
| creator = [[Balfours]]<br />
| type = [[Cake]]<br />
| course = Dessert<br />
| main_ingredient = [[Sponge cake]], [[fondant]], [[buttercream]]<br />
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The '''Frog cake''' is a dessert originating from [[South Australia]], created by the bakery [[Balfours]]. It is a small, frog-shaped cake made from [[sponge cake]], [[fondant]], and [[buttercream]]. The Frog cake has become a well-known icon in South Australia and is recognized for its unique appearance and delightful taste.<br />
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== History ==<br />
The Frog cake was first introduced by Balfours in [[1922]]. It was initially created as a novelty item and quickly gained popularity due to its distinctive shape and appealing flavor. The cake was designed to resemble a frog with its mouth open, which is achieved by using a combination of fondant and buttercream to create the frog's head and body.<br />
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== Description ==<br />
The Frog cake consists of a small piece of sponge cake that is covered in a thick layer of fondant. The fondant is typically colored green, although variations in pink and brown are also available. The cake is then decorated with buttercream to form the frog's eyes and mouth, giving it a lifelike appearance.<br />
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== Variations ==<br />
While the traditional Frog cake is green, Balfours has introduced other color variations over the years, including pink and brown. These variations are made using the same basic ingredients but with different colored fondant to appeal to a broader range of customers.<br />
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== Cultural significance ==<br />
The Frog cake holds a special place in South Australian culture. It is often associated with celebrations and special occasions, and many South Australians have fond memories of enjoying Frog cakes during their childhood. The cake has also been featured in various media and promotional materials, further cementing its status as a South Australian icon.<br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[List of cakes]]<br />
* [[Australian cuisine]]<br />
* [[South Australian food and drink]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
{{Commons category|Frog cakes}}<br />
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[[Category:Australian cakes]]<br />
[[Category:South Australian cuisine]]<br />
[[Category:1922 introductions]]<br />
[[Category:Food and drink introduced in 1922]]<br />
[[Category:Australian desserts]]<br />
[[Category:Buttercream cakes]]<br />
[[Category:Sponge cakes]]<br />
[[Category:Food and drink shaped like animals]]<br />
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