How do I surprise my kids with a castle cake?

Delight your little knights and princesses with a surprise 'Castle Cake'! Turn their birthday into a fairytale adventure they'll never forget.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I surprise my kids with a Castle Cake. Items include: Cake mix Eggs Vegetable oil Frosting Ice cream cones Food coloring Candies and sprinkles Edible decorations Flag or princess figurine

Cake mix 1 box
Eggs 3
Vegetable oil 1/2 cup
Frosting 2 tubs
Ice cream cones 4
Food coloring Assorted colors
Candies and sprinkles As desired
Edible decorations As desired
Flag or princess figurine 1

Take note
Please be careful when handling hot ovens and sharp tools. Adult supervision is advised.

1

Bake the Cake

Start by preheating your oven to the temperature indicated on the recipe. Gather your cake ingredients and mix them together according to the instructions. Pour the batter into greased cake pans and bake them until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely before moving on to the next step.

2

Build the Castle Structure

While the cakes are cooling, it's time to build the castle structure. Take four ice cream cones and gently break off the tips to create turrets. Use frosting to attach the cones vertically onto a sturdy cardboard or cake board. You can decorate the cones with colorful icing to make them look like castle towers. Let the frosting dry and harden.

3

Assemble the Castle Cake

Once the cakes have cooled, carefully remove them from the pans. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top. Stack the second cake layer on top and continue frosting the entire cake. Take the castle structure and position it on the top of the cake, pressing it gently to secure it in place. Decorate the cake with more frosting, candies, and edible decorations to make it look like a beautiful castle.

4

Create the Finishing Touches

Now it's time to add the finishing touches to your castle cake. Use food coloring to tint some frosting into different colors for windows, doors, and other details. Get creative and use candies, sprinkles, and edible glitter to make your castle come to life. Don't forget to add a flag or a princess figurine on top of one of the towers!

5

Present the Surprise

Once your castle cake is complete, it's time to surprise your little ones! Gather the family around and present the cake with a flourish. Watch their faces light up as they discover the magical castle hiding inside. Remember to snap lots of photos to capture this unforgettable moment!