2020-04-01 Real Simple

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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