Equipment And Materials

• white cake mix, prepared
• four or more bowls
• food coloring
• cupcake liners
• cupcake pans
• chocolate frosting
• green sprinkles
• clear straws, thick ones work best

Ingredients

• prepared white cake batter
• food coloring
• chocolate frosting
• green sprinkles

Setup Instructions

1. Gather all supplies and ingredients.
2. Prepare the cake mix according to the package.
3. Preheat the oven as directed.
4. Line the cupcake pans with liners.

Recipe Instructions

1. Divide the prepared cake batter evenly into the bowls.
2. Add a different food color to each bowl.
3. Stir each bowl until the color is even.
4. Spoon small amounts of each color into the liners.
5. Create layers by adding colors one at a time.
6. Bake according to the package directions.
7. Remove from oven and let cool fully.
8. Frost the tops with chocolate frosting.
9. Add green sprinkles on top.
10. Give each Scout a cupcake and a straw.
11. Have them insert the straw to take a soil sample.
12. Explain how this is like a real soil core sample.
13. Let them eat the cupcake.

Notes And Variations

• Use more colors to show more soil layers.
• Let Scouts help with coloring the batter.
• Watch for food allergies before starting.
• Use thicker straws so layers are easier to see.
• Do not let Scouts blow into straws near others.

For more information, see https://scoutermom.com/1252/soil-sample-cup-cakes-recipe/