LEGO Block Birthday Cake

A kid's dream: edible building blocks. Based on a sturdy Madeira-style sponge to support heavy fondant. Crumb coat seals it.
🕒 Prep Time 1 hr 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 35 mins
Total Time 2 hrs 5 mins
🍽️ Servings 12 servings
🔥 Calories 450 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Rectangular Cake Pan
  • Rolling Pin

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Egg
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1

Batter: Cream butter/sugar, add eggs, then alternate flour/milk.

Tip: Standard method.
2

Bake in rectangle pan (350°F, 35 mins). Cool completely.

Tip: Warm cake melts fondant.
3

Whip cream/sugar stiff. Crumb coat the cake.

Tip: Smooth surface is key.
4

Cover with rolled fondant.

Tip: Use powdered sugar to roll.
5

Cut circles for studs and attach.

Tip: Water works as glue.

Recipe FAQ

Why did fondant melt?
Humidity or wet frosting.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2/3 cup Butter (soft)
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 2/3 cup Milk
  • 2 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 3/4 cups Powdered Sugar (for cream)
  • 1 1/4 cups Heavy Cream
  • 1.1 lb Colored Fondant
  • 1 bottle Edible Glue (or water)