Coolest Lego Cake 8

by Jen
(Chattanooga, TN)

Lego Cake

Lego Cake

Don't be like me kids. I decided exactly 3 days before Dave's birthday that I would make him a Lego cake. Unfortunately, something came up the Thursday before his birthday, so I didn't get to make it and take my time like I wanted. Regardless, he loved his Legos and I got 800 cool wife points.

I used the recipe from Betty Crocker's website (http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/recipe.aspx?recipeid=40759) which made things really easy. Normally I would have made the cake from scratch as well as the frosting, but that whole time crunch thing had me using a boxed cake and frosting in a can. Truth be told, I was embarrassed, but no one knew since I always make cakes from scratch.

My best tip from making this is obviously, level your cake. Had I taken my time, I would have made a two layer Lego cake and I would have used a mini-muffin pan to make the pegs instead of using marshmallows. Also, beware, it takes a lot of food coloring gel to get the bright intense colors. The red and blue blocks stain your mouth and teeth, so have a toothbrush ready!

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Coolest Lego Cake 8

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Jan 03, 2011
marshmellows
by: Danielle

I'm really glad to read your comments and ideas, I thought about using marshmallows but I guess that's not such a good idea, so I will follow your advice and get min cupcake pans. Thank you for taking the time to post your idea to help others

Oct 10, 2009
Cake
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I would love that cake

Mar 23, 2009
Thank You!
by: Amanda

Thank you for sharing the photo of your Lego cake and the advice. I was volunteered somehow to make a birthday cake for my nephew who is turning 5 years old next weekend. I mentioned that I had saw a Lego cake on the internet and that is what the grandmother is wanting for the birthday now. I have no idea how to get started but you gave a lot of help insight and thank you for sharing the website link. You gave so much more insight, advice, etc... with your cake than I have read with any of the other Lego cakes. You have been a big help although I'm still not for sure if I can make this cake or not. I haven't decorated a cake in years and really worried. Anyway, thank you for everything.

Nov 19, 2008
Thanks!
by: Amy P

Thanks for your tips on what not to do. I am making a Lego cake this weekend and have triple booked myself so anything that cuts off time or prevents disaster is REALLY helpful.

We are always our worst critics - that's what makes us good, but I have to say that the cakes do look like legos so your mission was accomplished! Thanks for sharing!

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