Jelly beans spill from a suspended tub in this fun anti-gravity cake thats surprisingly easy to make.
Made from a raspberry & white chocolate triple layered cake, smothered in a white chocolate & mascarpone frosting, this jelly bean illusion cake was made to celebrate Only Crumbs Remain's first anniversary.
It's the perfect celebration or birthday cake for jelly bean lovers everywhere and will appeal to the young and young at heart.
An illusion cake (also referred to as an anti gravity or gravity defying cake). seemded a great way to mark the occasion.
If you have been impressed with illusion cakes, and wondered how on earth all of those delicious sweets were held in suspended animation, you will be pleased to realised that it is seriously straightforward and no magic spells were needed.
Raspberry and white chocolate layer cake
The cake itself is a 3 layered raspberry and white chocolate sponge covered in a delicious white chocolate mascarpone frosting. (you might have noticed white chocolate and raspberry are one of my favourite flavour combinations.
Two of the sponge layers were flavoured with a raspberry paste and coloured with a little food colouring paste. These two layers sandwiched a delicious layer of white chocolate sponge.
The three sponges were sandwiched togteher with a thin layer of raspberry jam and frosting.
Frosting the cake
Crumb layer
After sandwiching the cakes together cover the whole cake with a thin layer of frosting and then pop into the fridge to firm up. This thin layer is known as a crumb layer and will help to prevent crumbs spoiling the appearance of the the frosting on the finished cake.
Final frosting
Next the top layer of the frosting is added. Spread evenly over the top on sides then use to create a pattern around the edge.
Tumbling jelly beans
Many illusion cakes are adorned with Maltesers but for something a little more colourful and cheery Jelly Beans work a treat. Not only are they vegetarian friendly, they're so much fun too, you never really know which flavour you're going to get!
The illusion was then created with the use of drinking straws creating a support and melted white chocolate which was used as a glue.
I used a mixture of regular shaped jelly beans and some heart shaped ones. In hindsight I think I should have used some cigarellos or white chocolate fingers to create a fence around the cake, but I'm still more than happy with how well it turned out given that it is my first attempt at an illusion cake.
Don't be put off by the long method in the recipe the cake is really rather e easy to make, but this youtube video is really helpful to show you how to build up the tumbling stack of sweets if you need a little more help.
Jelly bean illusion cake
Equipment
- 2 x 18cm ( 7") sandwich cake tins
- 3 straws or a cake dowel
- small strip of narrow sellotape
- Small paint brush, reserved for food use only
- Tissue Paper
- Jelly bean cup or bag
Ingredients
Raspberry sponge
- 150 g (5oz) butter , softened (plus a little extra for preparing the tins)
- 150 g (5oz)golden caster sugar
- 4 medium eggs beaten
- 1 teaspoon raspberry flavouring extract
- Red food colouring (optional)
- 150 g (5oz) self raising flour Plus a little extra for preparing the tins
- 2 tablespoon natural yoghurt or milk
White chocolate sponge
- 25 g (1oz) white chocolate
- 75 g (3oz) butter , softened (plus a little extra for preparing the tin)
- 75 g (3oz) golden caster sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 medium Eggs beaten
- 75 g (3oz) self raising flour Plus a little extra for preparing the tins
Frosting
- 400 g (14oz) white chocolate
- 400 g (14oz) mascarpone
To complete
- 2 tablespoon seedless raspberry jam
- 50 g (2oz) white chocolate
- 500 g (1lb 2oz)Jelly beans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180℃ (160℃ fan)/350°F/gas mark 4. Grease the base and side of two sandwich tins. Place a teaspoon of flour into one of the tins. Rock the tin around so that all of the greased surfaces are covered in flour. Knock the excess into the second tin and again distribute the flour in the same way. Tip out any excess flour.
Make the raspberry sponge layers
- Beat together 150g (5oz) butter and 150g (5oz) sugar until very pale and fluffy. Gradually add 4 beaten eggs a little at a time, beating well after each addition. Add 1 teaspoon raspberry flavouring and beat again. Then add a little food colouring and mix well.
- Sift in 150g (5oz) flour and gently fold, then fold in 2 tablespoons yogurt or milk and mix to combine. Divide the mixture between the two prepared sandwich tins and spread level . Bake for about 22 - 25 minutes or until springy to the touch. Cool in the tins for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
TOo make the white chocolate sponge layer
- Prepare the third cake tin as before. Melt 425g (15oz) white chocolate in a heat proof bowl over a pan of hot water. Once the chocolate has almost melted remove it from the heat and stir until completely melted. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
- Beat together 75g (3oz) butter and 75g (3oz) sugar until very pale and fluffy. Gradually add 2 beaten eggs a little at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift in 75g (3oz) flour and gently fold in , then fold in 2 tablespoons of the melted white chocolate and mix to combine. Pour into the prepared sandwich tin and spread level . Bake for about 22 - 25 minutes or until springy to the touch. Cool in the tins for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Meanwhile make the frosting.
- Tip 400g (14oz) mascarpone into a bowl and stir briefly stir it to soften. Pour in the remaining cooled melted white chocolate and mix well. Cover and place in the fridge to firm up for about two hours.
To assemble the cake
- Place 2 tablespoons of raspberry jam into a bowl and add a teaspoon of water and stir to combine and loosen the jam. Remove the frosting from the fridge and briefly stir
- Place one of the raspberry sponges on a serving plate or cake stand and spread with half the jam mixture. The spread with a little of the frosting. Place the white chocolate cake on top then spread this with the remaining jam and some of the frosting before placing the second raspberry layer on top.
To frost the cake
- Spread a thin layer of frosting over the top and sides of the cake. Place the cake into the fridge for half an hour to allow the frosting to firm up. Apply the remaining frosting to the top and sides of the cake and spread smooth. Then leave plan or use a notched cake scraper to add a little pattern to the frosting on the sides.
To complete
- Melt 50g (2oz) white chocolate in a heatproof bowl over hot water.
- Push three straws very close together or a cake dowel into the cake, at a slight angle. Use a narrow piece of cellotape to secure the three exposed straw tips. Brush the exposed straws (dowel) with the melted chocolate. Paint a small amount of white chocolate to a jelly bean's surface use the chocolate to stick the bean to the base of the straw where it emerges from the cake. Gradually add two or three more jelly beans around the base of the straw. Allow the white chocolate 'glue' to dry for a few minutes before building up the layers of sweet on the straw. Whilst those on the straw are drying, start to apply a few to the top of the cake. You may want to have some overflowing the side of the cake too.
- Place tissue paper into the jelly bean container. Position the container in the illusion so that the straws sit inside the sweet container.
- Enjoy!
Choclette Blogger
Oh congratulations on getting to one year. I reckon that is the most significant one and where so much is learned too. You've chosen a real showstopper to celebrate. You say it's easy, but I'm not sure I'd do nearly such a good job. It looks fantastic. Gutted I missed your fantastic giveaway. Thanks for sharing with #WeShouldcocoa 🙂
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Thank you Choclette 🙂 I've learnt so much this past year, it's been quite a steep learning curve, but so much fun at the same time.
I think the cake is relatively straightforward if it's made one step at a time, it's the first one I've tried and although I can see faults (like the application of the frosting) I'm more than happy with it and I know where I can improve in my next attempt....yes, there will be another attempt.
Thanks for popping by and of course for hosting,
Angela x
jessica powell
I would use the silicon baking trays for vanilla cakes with lots of butter cream!
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Ooh it sounds as though they'll be amazing with lashings of butter cream Jessica,
Angela x
Carole Sylvia Hiscock
Cupcakes with my daughter ♥
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
It sounds as though you'll have a lovely baking session together if you're the lucky winner Carole,
Angela x
Kelly Hirst
The fan tin - I'd make a savoury flan
Kelly Ellen Hirst
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
That sounds a much healthier choice Kelly,
Angela x
Matt Brasier
I would use the cupcake cases to make cakes for a party!
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Cupcakes sound perfect for a party Matt,
Angela x
Karen Watt
I Would use fisrt the cake stencils
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
They seem to be quietly popular,
Angela x
sam
I'd make some cupcake shaped cookies with the cutter. I think me & my little girl would have great fun decorating them.
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
I'm sure you will and that they'll look fab 🙂
Angela x
Ioana Cristina Popescu
I would use 13 to bake some apple pies. Already have the apples 😀
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Served with some lovely custard or are you an ice cream girl?
Angela x
Victoria Dixon
I would use the cupcake cases and the icing piping bag to make some yummy easter cupcakes when we have our annual family easter afternoon tea 🙂
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Ooh a family Easter afternoon tea sounds wonderful Victoria,
Angela x
sue Naylor
I think the first thing I'd use would be the cupcake cases, cupcakes are always popular in our house!
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
They are in our home too Sue,
Angela x
Nancy Bradford
I'd use the cupcake cookie cutter to make some lovely cookies x
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
They'll look great Nancy,
Angela x
Sheebasima
I would make some lovely iced cup cakes with Easter eggs on.
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
That sounds so beautifully seasonal Sheebasima,
Angela x
Anneka Hulse
the cupcake shaped cookie cutter
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
I think that cutter would make some great biscuits,
Angela x
Natalie Baskerville
I would use the party cake stencils to make cupcakes for my sons 4th birthday party
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Aw, happy 4th birthday to him,
Angela x
Rosemary Sheehan
Non-stick fluted flan tins, I would makce a cheese tart. Happy 1st Birthday
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Thanks you Rosemary, the cheese tart sounds good, we've just tried a Wensleydale one.
Angela x
Sharon Martin
i'd like to use the piping nozzle first to fill doughnus & cupcakes
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Mmm yum!
Angela x
Serena La Pietra
A pack of 10 "Baked by..." gift tags with red ribbons attached. Love the idea of these, I'd bake Brownies and use them to give to my friends.
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Ooh, sounds as though your friends will have a yummy treat there Serena,
Angela x
Natalie Crossan
I'd make some cupcakes with the cupcakes cases for easter 🙂
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
That'd make a nice change to all of that chocolate Natalie, I hope postman Pat & Jess deliver the parcel in time for you should you be the lucky winner,
Angela x
Linda Curtis
i would make some cupcakes for my daughters birthday using the stencils
fab giveaway by the way x
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Thank you Linda 🙂 There are some great shapes in the stencil pack,
Angela x
Zombie Girl
A lemon tart with the flan tins - lack of a suitable tin is the only reason I haven't made one yet!
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Ooh delicious, I love lemon tart,
Angela x
Emma H
I'd just make some basic cup cakes and use the icing bags to try and perfect my not so good piping!
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
I certainly ought to practice my piping skills too 🙂
Angela x
christine westlake
cake tin for an easter cake
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
That'd be lovely,
Angela x
Sandra Ralph
i would use the paper cases and make my husband's favourite coconut cupcakes first
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Ooh scrummy! I wish my hubby liked coconut!
Angela x
Abbie M
The cupcake cases to make some red velvets
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
I guess you could also use some of the ruby food colouring in them also Abbie,
Angela x
Han24
I would use the cupcake cases to make some cupcakes for easter. I would then ice them using the piping bag!
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
They sound as though they'll be a lovely treat for Easter,
Angela x
gill colling
The flan tins, I have Autumn apples int he freezer to use up so would make some little apple tartlets before getting started on some cakes/cupcakes.
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
That sounds like a delicious way to use your windfall autumn apples,
Angela x
Betony Bennett
I think the plate and bowl, just for general eating 🙂
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
I hope your not planning on actually eating the plate and bowl 😉
Angela x
Claire Ward
Id make cup cakes do the cupcake cases
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Sounds a great idea Claire,
Angela x
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
So do we Eloise, great idea to use it to decorate some biscuits,
Angela x
Kirsty Woods
I would try the stencils first 🙂 Happy Birthday x
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Thnaks you Kirsty, those stencils do seem to be quietly popular,
Angela x
e4b4
I would use the party cake stencils first. I've always wanted to try these and I think they would look really cute!
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
I'm sure they would, there are loads of great designs in the pack,
Angela x
Dan Rough
I'd use my pretty blue bowl! I don't know how exactly, but it seems like the logical place to start.
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
🙂 indeed,
Angela x
Anonymous
I'd make some gluten free cakes in the mini bundt mould. @jaizduck
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Ooh fab, I bet they'd turn out nice and light,
Angela x
Andrea Johnson
The cupcake cases to make chocolate cupcakes
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Ooh I bet they'll soon be eaten,
Angela x
Donna caldwell
I would use the cupcake cases as cupcakes first then a little icing
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Iced cupcakes sound a fabulous idea Donna,
Angela x
Jane Gorton
Happy blogging 1st birthday, I'm waiting for my new oven to be installed but will certainly use the cup cake cases first!!! x
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Sounds like exciting changes are afoot in your kitchen Jane,
Angela x
Margery Lumsdaine
number 3 - cupcake cases - butterfly cakes are my limit of ability - and I do love a nice fairy cake - good portion control if I can stick to one ... or two
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Hahaha, I can certainly relate to that when things taste good - we often end up going back for a second! 🙂
Angela x
Psm Francis Gregory
The Cup Cake cases would be used first
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
They are certainly a popular choice,
Angela x
olivia280177
The mini bundt moulds - I'd make lemon mini bundts
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Delicious flavour in a cute bundt mould Olivia,
Angela x
sheridarby
I would use the cupcake cases and make a batch of our favourite Fairy cakes
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Lovely idea Sheridarby,
Angela x
Adrian Bold
I'd like the cup cake cases so I could make some for Easter.
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Great choice Adrian, I hope postman Pat and Jess manage to deliver it in time if your the lucky winner,
Angela x
Victoria Prince
What an absolutely fab bundle, thank you so much for the chance 🙂 I love that cake, it looks fabulous!
I would use the patterned cake scrapers first, to create a posh effect on my mum's birthday cake and make it look fancier than I usually manage!
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
It sounds as though your mum is in for a treat for her birthday Victoria,
thanks for your lovely comments,
Angela x
Chris Fletcher
I'd use the mini bundt mould to make some fabulous bundt cakes!
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Delicious, I love the shape of the bundt cakes,
Angela x
Michelle Wild
The cup cake cases as I love cup cakes and will be making some in the hole.
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Great choice, It sounds like a lot of people enjoy cupcakes given how many people would make them first,
Angela x
Michael Metcalfe
Happy 1st Birthday - I have just found your blog. Wonderful prize - I bake cakes most weeks so would find all the giveaways useful. I love the jelly bean illusion cake and will definitely be attempting this.
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Thank you Michael. You sound to be a passionate baker, I'd love to hear how you get on with the illusion cake if you give it a try,
Angela x
Cupcake R
I would use the cupcake cases to make cakes for a party!
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
That sounds a perfect treat for a party,
Angela x
Amy Eastwick
I love the idea of your Illusion Cake, think I would give that a go for my daughter's birthday that is coming up really soon! The stencils would make life a little easier too as I'm not the neatest at piping!
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
The stencils would be great to decorate a flat surface. Ooh do send me a tweet of an image of your daughter's birthday cake if you give the jelly bean illusion cake a go. Happy birthday to her.
Angela x
joanne liddement
I would attempt to make a professional looking flan using the fluted flan tin
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Ooh, that sounds exciting, I'm sure it'll look & taste amazing,
Angela x
sallyc06
The cupcake cases as I so love cupcakes!!
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
You and me both 🙂
Angela x
Anonymous
The cake tester - have been meaning to buy one of these for ages! As I just guess at the moment when the cakes are ready! (@PeanutHog)
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
I love my little cake tester, they're so useful.
Angela x
ldavis061212
I would use the silicone moulds 1st as be great to make with my eldest xx
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
They really do make a great prettily shaped bake,
Angela x
Lynsey Buchanan
I would use the cupcake cases to make some easter themed cupcakes
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
The cupcake cases certainly seem to be popular Lynsey, fingers crossed Postman Pat will get the parcel to you in time if you're the lucky winner.
Angela x
alice lightning
everything looks lovely I have a party soon to help out at the little cases would be delightful to use so pretty, the cake looks stunning too
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Cupcakes sound perfect for a party Alice,
Angela x
Helen A
The cake looks fantastic! I'd use the cupcake cases, nozzle and icing bag first to make cupcakes for my niece's communion! She is called Ruby so I'd probably try and fit in the 'Ruby' colour paste too by making some flower decorations for the tops! x
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Thank you Helen 🙂 What a lovely idea, they'll look great with a flowery decoration to the top.
Angela x
Tracey Mitchell
Happy 1st birthday a great blog with great ideas I would love to try the nozzle to fill cup cakes with a flavoured butter cream or jam into jam buns .
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Aw thank you Tracey, that's really lovely of you. They sound as though they'll be delicious with a hidden treat in their centre.
Angela x
Lauren Old
I'd use the flan tins to make a gluten free quiche!
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
They sound as though they'll be lovely Lauren, gluten fee pastry isn't something I've tried yet.
Angela x
Caroline Blaza
I would use the cookie cutter and make some cookies x
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Ooh they'll look great Caroline 🙂
Angela x
Kristina Trick
I'd love to make bundt cakes using the mould and display them on the beautiful plate
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Ooh they'd look great on the pretty blue plate Kristina,
Angela x
aw
I would probably use the disposable icing bags first as I am rubbish at creating my own from paper and never seem to get washable ones to clean up properly.
Ann
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Hahahah, that sounds very familiar to me 🙂
Angela x
Susan B
I would use items 4 and 5 as I recently disposed of my old icing bag and nozzles. The children and I will make a couple of cakes this Easter so we would use the items to decorate what we make.
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Sounds like you have a fun baking session planned.
Angela x
Helen at Casa Costello
I love the sound of this raspberry & white chocolate cake - Your way of constructing an illusion cake is great too! Thanks for joining in with #Bakeoftheweek
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Thank you Helen 🙂 It's the first one I've made so I was so pleased that the actual illusion was straightforward. Are there other ways of constructing them?
Thanks for popping by and of course for hosting,
Angela x
Emily Carter-Dunn
I would use the flan case to make a strawberry flan - I've been craving a slice for a while!
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Ooh yum, fresh berry strawberry tart!
Angela x
donna jones
mini bundt mould first and make some lemon drizzle cakes
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Ooh, I bet they'll be delicious,
Angela x
kimberley dVIES
The flan tins, and I would make my favourite, an egg custard
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Mmm yum! Love egg custard 🙂
Angela x
cheryl price
I would use the icing bags and practice my swirly icing
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
What a great idea, I should definitely practice too.
Angela x
Julie
I use the cupcake shaped cookie cutter to make biscuits for my lovely wee neighbour who's been unwell.
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Aw that's lovely Julie, I hope your neighbour is feeling better soon.
Angela x
claire griffiths
the cupcake cases
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
The cupcake cases certainly seem a popular choice Claire,
Angela x
Honest mum
Wow ,that looks wonderful. Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Thank you Vicki 🙂
Thanks for hosting,
Angela x
Corinna Ball
I would use the cupcake cookie cutter to make cinnamon biscuits. My daughter loves stamping out the shapes and decorating them after.
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
That sounds a wonderful baking session with your daughter,
Angela x
peter campbell
would use the cake tester/skewer for when I make a banana cake
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
I find the cake skewer such a useful piece of equipment when I'm baking sponges.
Angela x
rachael mccadden
I'd use the cupcake cases and make choc cuocakes
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Lovely, I bet they'll soon be gobbled up 🙂
Angela x
Michelle Ferguson
I'd use the cupcake cases first and make some lemon butterfly cakes
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Such a classic bake, but with a delicious added flavour,
Angela x
Hannah Ingham
I'd use the cake tester as I plan on making a chocolate cake soon that I'll be shaping into a hedgehog for a friends birthday!
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Ooh wow, lucky friend!
Angela x
Kim M
The Bundt Mould - would love to bake your Lemon & Cardamon Cupcakes
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
I hope you enjoy them as much as we did if you're lucky enough to win Kim,
Angela x
Carole Nott
i would use the paper cases and make my favourite chocolate cupcakes
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Sounds delicious,
Angela x
LaurensMum
I would use the labels and make some nice biscuits with my daughter to give as gifts.
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Ooh that a lovely gesture for your friends and family,
Angela x
Robert Price
The cupcake cases
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Certainly seems to be a popular choice Robert,
Angela x
Itsabugslife
Oh my gosh this is a work of art! I don't think I could eat it! So talented ?
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Aw, you're too kind 🙂
Thanks for popping by and commenting,
Angela x
Michelle O'Neill
the cupcake cases and i would do some baking with my grandaughter x
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
🙂 that sounds like it'll be a lovely afternoon spent together Michelle,
Angela x
belleau kitchen
truly brilliant cake! Thank you so much for including this in Simply Eggcelent! xx
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Aw thank you Dominic 🙂 Thanks for hosting,
Angela x
Anonymous
I'd make some carrot cake cupcakes!
helen booth
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Lovely, a nice healthier recipe 🙂
Angela x
Stephanie Forster
I love baking and I love cakes, more sweeties for me! x
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Yay, a fellow lover of baking,
Angela x
Rebekah Jones
I would use the cupcake cases and icing bags first, because if my kids saw this set I would be begged into baking lots !! Happy Bloggiversary !!!
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Hahaha, sounds like you'll have some young helpers in putting the set to good use Rebekah,
Angela x
Jenny - Monkey and Mouse
This looks amazing! I have always wondered how these type of illusion cakes work, but I didn't realise it was so simple, thank you for the great explanation and for linking up to #HowtoSunday 🙂 x
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
It's amazingly simple isn't it, I too imagined that it'd be beyond my cake decorating abilities. You'll have to have a go at it when you get chance.
Angela x
hybrid gamerz
I would make the chocolate chip biscuits and Happy Birthday
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Great choice hybrid gamerz, and thank you,
Angela x
Laura Craggs
I'd use the cupcake cases to make some lemon meringue cupcakes
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
One of my favourites,
Angela x
Louise Fairweather
Love your cake Angela - I do like anti gravity ones. I would make a flan - as I haven't made one in years!
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Aw thank you Louise. Anti gravity cakes are a lot of fun aren't they.
Angela x
Iris Waldburger
That cake looks absolutely amazing wow! I would use the tins first to make a quiche and my daughters can make cupcakes they love baking
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Thank you Iris 🙂 Quiche followed by a cupcake sounds perfect to me,
Angela x
Sarah Trivuncic
Been meaning to try out one of these vertical pouring cakes, they look such fun! Thanks for joining in with #BAKEoftheWEEK !
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Ooh you must Sarah, they really are lots of fun 🙂
Angela x
Sadiyya maryam
The cupcake shaped cookie cutter when baking cranberry and white chocolate chip cookies.
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Ooh they sound delicious Sadiyya,
Angela x
Charlotte Oates
Happy Blogiversary Angela. It's been so lovely "meeting" you in this little food blogging world xx
P.S. your cake is really fab!!
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Aw thank you Charlotte, it's been lovely 'meeting' you too,
Angela x
Jenny
what a fabulous looking cake! x
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Thank you Jenny, I had great fun in assembling the illusion.
Angela x
Stevie Fairbairn
I'd try the blue plate out first.
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Adorned with a nice cupcake perhaps 😉
Angela x
Midgie
This looks gorgeous, Ive always wanted to try a cake like this but really don't think I have the patience! Happy blog anniversary!!
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Thank you Midgie, I think if you're organised it's not too demanding plus if you use slightly larger sweets like the maltesers, which are often used, you probably wouldn't need to 'glue' quite so many on making the whole process a tad quicker.
Angela x
Rebecca Beesley
Happy blogging anniversary! I have loved reading your blog and you've inspired me so much with trying out new things to bake. What an amazing cake and what a lovely giveaway - Really thoughtful ideas of what you've included. I'd use the cupcake cookie cutter to make cupcake shaped cookies for my daughter's upcoming birthday. x
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Aw thank you Rebecca 🙂 It's lovely to hear that I've inspired you to try different things through my little blog 🙂 Sending early happy birthday wishes to your young lady.
Angela x
Big Bird
I would use the cupcake cases to make some pretty cupcakes and then decorate using the stencils and the icing bags
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Great use of loads of items there Big Bird 🙂
Angela x
Hayley
Wow this looks pretty blooming fantastic 🙂 #CookBlogShare
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Haha, you're too kind Hayley 🙂
Angela x
Anonymous
Margaret Clarkson
I would use the mini bundt tins and make lemon bundt cakes
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Ooh, fantastic flavour choice, one of my favourites,
Angela x
Parentingachildwithautism
I would use the flan tins first to make a delicious flan for the family - lovely giveaway!
Amanda
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Thank you, I had great fun choosing the items! A flan sounds a great idea,
Angela x
Claire Sutherland
I would use the icing bags to ice my easter themed cupcakes. Having the family for dinner on easter sunday x
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Ooh that sounds like it'll be lovely Claire, fingers crossed postman pat gets the parcel to you before Easter if you're the lucky winner 🙂
Angela x
Angela
This cake is absolutely amazing! Pinned 🙂 I also joined in the give-away, love the post! Happy Blogiversary!!!
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Thank you Angela 🙂
Angela x
Mandy
Happy blog birthday! What an amazing looking cake. I've seen a few of these around on Pinterest etc and I'm glad to now have a tutorial to turn to should I ever be brave enough to attempt it myself! #CookBlogShare
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Thank you Mandy, they're actually surprisingly straightforward to make Mandy, just needs a little patience whilst attaching the sweets.
Thanks for popping by and commenting,
Angela x
Troll
Chocolate fudge cake
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Ooh yum!
Angela x
Ruth Harwood
the cupcake cases for some easter treats!
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Lovely, I hope postman pat delivers it in time if you're the lucky winner Ruth 🙂
Angela x
Adrian Erwood
I would use the cupcake cases for some lime and jasmine cupcakes I would like to bake
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Lime and jasmine cupcakes - now that sounds really interesting 🙂
Angela x
LinziB
Thanks for linking up to we should cocoa, what a stunning cake and giveaway
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
😉 It must be look stunning to you to warrant another comment Linzi x
Angela x
Ruth Robinson
id use the icing bag as never had one and id make some fairy cakes to decorate
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
I find icing bags so useful.
Angela x
Isis1981uk
The party cake stencils as my daughter's first birthday is coming up soon!
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Aw, a first birthday party 🙂
Angela x
Susan Smith
Party cake stencils, got some birthdays coming up, so would be so handy
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Ah, it sounds as though you're going to be busy baking Susan,
Angela x
Mock-Turtle
Happy Blogiversary! I would try the stencils first I think!
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Thank you 🙂 The stencil pack looks to have some great designs in it.
Angela x
Charles Fletcher
I would use the stencil on a birthday cake for my son.
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Ooh that'd look grand 🙂
Angela x
Anonymous
3, Cupcakes. If I win would give prize to family friend who bakes for my Mum and family.As we like to show appreciation for his kind gesture. Whilst we know that it is his way to show appreciation towards my Mum and her family. We have known him for decades.
Rachel Craig
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Aw, that's so lovely Rachel, what a really lovely gesture 🙂
Angela x
LinziB
Thanks for linking up to we should cocoa, what a stunning cake and giveaway
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Thank you LinziB,
Thanks back to you for hosting,
Angela x
clair downham
some lovely cupcakes in the cupcake cases for my children
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
aw that's nice 🙂
Angela x
Anonymous
Happy 1st Blogging Birthday....Our family would definitely try the cupcake moulds first..can't get enough of them lol
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Hahaha, sounds like you make a pretty mean cupcake 🙂
Angela x
Corina
Congratulations on your first blog anniversary! If I won I think I'd use the cupcake shaped cookie cutter first as my daughter loves making biscuits with me. The illusion cake looks lovely - It's a nice change to see one that isn't make with chocolate sweets! Thank you so much for linking up with #CookOnceEatTwice as well
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Thank you Corina 🙂 Sounds a perfect plan there.
Angela x
caydensmum
the stencils sound fun and im sure the kids would love them
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
I'm sure they would too - the pack has loads of great designs.
Angela x
Paula Readings
I would use the silicon baking trays for chocolate cakes
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Mmm, oh they sound great,
Angela x
soozwales
The non-stick fluted flan tins as we have a freeze full of berrys from lat year.
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
I love foraging for berries too - a flan made from them would be lovely,
Angela x
Lorna Ledger
A pack of 100 pretty paper cupcake cases in five red & pink designs, myself and my daughter would make lovely cupcakes , yummy 🙂
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Cupcakes are great to make with family aren't they,
Angela x
Bubbles17
I would use the icing bags and practice my icing skills on a cake.
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Ooh great idea! I know I ought to do that more 🙂
Angela x
Karen Cowley
Lovely giveaway, i'd use the cupcake cases first,cant beat a good cupcake , lots of frosting xx
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Aw thank you. Definitely lots & lots of frosting Karen 🙂
Angela x
szekeres101
Definately the cupcake shaped cake tin!
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Aw he cupcake shaped cookie cutter is quite something,
Angela x
laura stewart
the cupcake cases and we would make chocolate fudge cupcake x
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Ooh, chocolate fudge cupcakes, yes please 🙂
Angela x
Anonymous
Flan tins first happy anniversary
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Thank you Ray,
Angela x
harlina
I would use the tins and make vanilla slices my mother taught me a clever way with two cream crackers thick custard and icing simple
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Ooh you've intrigued me there Harlina,
Angela x
janetf
I would use the cake cases to make butterfly buns
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
🙂 I love butterfly buns, I often made them with my mum when I was young.
Angela x
Angie McDonald
I'd use the stainless steel piping nozzle and i'd make homemade meringue nests!
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Ooh delicious meringue!
Angela x
Kat Glynn
I would use the tins first of all to make quiche, haven't done that for ages! x
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
You know, nor have I. Great choice to make something savoury.
Angela x
clairew137
I would use the pack of 100 pretty paper cupcake cases in five red & pink designs to make some fairy cakes.
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
I love fairy cakes, they're lovely aren't they,
Angela x
Miranda Robinson
I would uses the tins to make bakewell tarts!
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Oh Miranda, You've just reminded me how much I love Bakewell Tart - I've not made one for ages. I'll have to rectify that 🙂
Angela x
Iain Maciver
we love making cupcakes so the cupcake cases
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
You can't beat a good cupcake can you, a little bake all to yourself.
Angela x
amy fidler
The cupcake shaped cookie cutter,would love to make them first x
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
It's a fabulous shape biscuit cutter, great choice,
Angela x
abbyed33
I would try the stencils...my freehand is awful 🙂
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Hahaha, so is mine 🙂
Angela x
aisirsmiles
Happy blog birthday! The flan tins wold be my first used item!
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Aw thank you Airismiles.
Angela x
Sarah S
I'd use the mini bundt mould first and make some coffee and chocolate cake 🙂
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Ooh, I must confess I've not tried coffee & chocolate in a bake (probably because I'm not a coffee drinker) but I bet they'll tern out amazing 🙂
Angela x
Tracey Peach
The 'cupcake' shaped cookie cutter, copper coated finish with convenient handle, I want to have a go at making chocolate chip biscuits 🙂
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
That sounds a great bake Tracey 🙂
Angela x
Wendy Davies
Happy 1st Blogging Birthday - Have only been on Twitter for 8 months and really love the Food Blogging Sites & hopefully will be setting up my own shortly. The Gravity Defying Cake is amazing- Well done & here to many more years blogging and making people more interested in Baking & cooking!!
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Aw thank you Wendy 🙂 The food blogging community is so friendly and supportive, you must let me know when you launch your site and I'll certainly pop over.
Angela x
laura banks
the cupcake cases as my son loves me making maltesers supcakes for him happy birthday x
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Maltesers cupcakes - delicious 🙂
Angela x
Shaheen
Happy Bloggy Birthday. Your cake is amazing, nice change from the maltesers! I would use the gift tags first.
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Thank you Shaheen, ah I wonder what goodies you'll make to attach the gift tags to.
Angela x
Eb Gargano
P.S. And I absolutely love your gravity defying cake - it looks amazing! 🙂
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Aw thank you Eb, I really enjoyed building the illusion 🙂
Angela x
Eb Gargano
Happy Blogiversary!!!! It's been so nice getting to know you and your wonderful blog, Angela - I wish you many happy returns 🙂 If I won your competition, I would most definitely use the mini bundt tins to try out your wonderful Lemon & Cardamon Mini Bundt Cakes, of course! 🙂 Eb x
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Aw thank you Eb, it's been lovely getting to know you too and reading your lovely comments. Ooh I hope you enjoy the lemon & cardamom cakes as much as we did if your the lucky winner 🙂
Angela x
Jo Hutchinson
I would use the six hole silicone mini bundt mould to try and make Mini vanilla Bundt Cakes.
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Ooh, Vanilla bundt cakes sound lovely Jo 🙂
Angela x
Sarah CraftInvaders
Beautiful cake, and great prize giveaway. Congratulations on your anniversary, and wishing you many more years of successful blogging xx
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Aw thank you Sarah, I'll raise a glass to that 🙂
Angela x