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Cake hacks: DIY rainbow cake

Category: food

Have you got a kiddo with a birthday coming up? We all know nothing makes or breaks a party like the perfect cake. Lucky then that we’ve got your next celebration sorted with our easy and affordable cake hacks! Save a bit of cash and still have a show-stopping cake with these simple decorating tricks that are visually impressive and only take a few minutes — who knew? Drop into your local Coles or Woolworths to quickly pick up everything you need for this playful cake — it’s fun, delicious and gender-neutral! Enjoy the smiles and happy screams as a cascade of smarties reveal layers of rainbow cake for the kids (and adults) to enjoy. You’ll be the talk of school pick-up for months on end! Looking for another DIY Cake hack? Try our layered Oreo cake hack


Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Store-bought rainbow cake

  • Chocolate fingers

  • Smarties or M&Ms

  • Ribbon

 

Method:

  

1. Firstly, line your chocolate fingers around the outside of your cake. Depending on the cake, you may need a small amount of fresh icing to secure.


 

2. Wrap your favourite coloured ribbon around the cake and tie in a bow.


  

3. Fill the top of your cake with plenty of smarties and serve!

 

 

 

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  • Serves: 8
  • Difficulty Easy