Servings: 8 people
Calories: 300kcal
Cost: $20
Equipment
- Cake stand or risers
- Piping bags and nozzles
- Offset spatula
- Dowels or straws for support
- Chilling equipment
Ingredients
- 1000 g Vanilla or chocolate sponge cake (pre-baked)
- 500 g Buttercream or ganache (for frosting)
- 200 g Assorted candies (e.g., Skittles, Kit Kats, M&Ms, gummy bears, Reese’s Pieces)
- 100 g Piping gel or melted chocolate (for securing candies)
Instructions
- Choose your base layers (vanilla or chocolate sponge).
- Stack the layers securely using dowels or straws for support.
- Frost the cake with a thick layer of buttercream or ganache.
- Chill the frosted cake for 15 minutes to firm up before decorating.
- Strategically place heavier candies at the bottom and lighter candies at the top.
- Use piping gel to adhere candies directly to the frosting.
- Decorate with a mix of candies and textures for visual appeal.
- Optionally, create a candy inside effect by hiding small candies between layers.
Notes
Feel free to customize the candy selection based on preferences or themes!
Experiment with different flavor combinations in cake layers for a delightful surprise.
Ensure the cake is stored in a cool, dry place if decorated ahead of time to maintain freshness.
This recipe can easily be adapted for seasonal themes—think orange and black candies for Halloween, or pastel candies for Easter!
Candy cakes are a hit at both casual and formal gatherings; don’t hesitate to add a touch of elegance with sophisticated candies.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg
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