How do I make a castle cake?

Join the magical world of baking with our 'Castle Cake' recipe! A whimsical dessert fit for royalty, perfect for any celebration.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make a Castle Cake. Items include: Cake mix Butter or cooking spray Frosting Sugar cones Candies, cookies, and wafer Blue gel or frosting tinted with blue food coloring Sprinkles, pearls, shimmering dust Plastic knight figurines or princesses

Cake mix 1 box
Butter or cooking spray As needed
Frosting 2 tubs
Sugar cones 2
Candies, cookies, and wafer As desired
Blue gel or frosting tinted with blue food coloring As needed
Sprinkles, pearls, shimmering dust As desired
Plastic knight figurines or princesses Optional and as desired

Take note
Remember, baking can be messy but also a lot of fun! Just make sure to be careful around the oven and use oven mitts when necessary. Also, working with small decorative items might require adult supervision, especially when kids are involved. Lastly, be prepared for your taste buds to be enchanted by sweetness!

1

Building Your Cake Foundation

Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on your cake mix box. Prepare two round cake pans by greasing with butter or using cooking spray. Follow the instructions on your cake mix box to prepare the batter. Pour the batter evenly into the cake pans and bake according to the recommended time. Once baked, let the cakes cool completely before moving on to the next step.

2

Creating the Castle Structure

Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top, making sure to cover the entire surface. Carefully place the second cake layer on top. Now, carve out a small section from the center of the top cake layer to create a moat. Set aside the carved-out cake piece for later. Take two sugar cones and frost them to look like towers. Press them gently into the top of the cake on either side of the moat. Your castle structure is starting to take shape!

3

Decorating the Castle

Cover the entire cake with a thin layer of frosting, sealing in any crumbs (this is called the crumb coat). Once the crumb coat is done, frost the cake with a thicker layer of frosting, creating the texture of walls. Use decorative candies, cookies, and wafers to create doors, windows, and pathways. To make the moat, fill it with blue gel or frosting tinted with blue food coloring. Get creative and let your imagination run wild to bring your castle to life!

4

Finishing Touches

Remember that cake piece you set aside earlier? You can use it to make drawbridges or even a secret passage! Add some colorful sprinkles, edible pearls, or shimmering dust to make the castle shine. Lastly, place some plastic knight figurines or princesses around the castle for an enchanting touch. And voila! Your castle cake is ready to be admired and devoured!