UNCOMMON SOLUTIONS TO EVERYDAY PROBLEMS
THE EASY TRICK FOR A
SHOWSTOPPER CAKE
The real surprise of those surprise-
inside cakes: They’re actually simple to
create—especially when you start with
a store-bought layer cake. First, remove
half of the top layer and set it aside. (Use
a piece of unflavored dental floss for a
clean, even cut.) Next, gently press the
top of a tall, slender drinking glass
through the center of the rest to create a
cavity. Fill the core with candy or other
sweets, then carefully replace the top
layer. Smooth the frosting with a spatula
as needed. All that’s left to do is slice
into the cake—and make it rain rainbow.
By Brandi Broxson
Photograph by Victor Protasio
FOOD STYLING BY RISHON HANNERS; PROP STYLING BY CLAIRE SPOLLEN
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