M&M's Rainbow Cake! How to make a Gravity Defying M&M Candy Cake with Cupcake Addiction

For the printable recipe click here: bit.ly/2gUIN7H
Learn how to make this Illusion effect m&m candy cake! Substitute with Skittles or your favourite candy!
This amazing, gravity defying cake actually looks like there's a packet of m&m's suspended above, pouring down onto the cake.
As always, this cake is easier to recreate than it looks and you'll be super surprised how simple it really is!
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Ingredients:
Cake batter - you can use your own recipe or a packet mix but you'll need a double batch bit.ly/BESTChoc...
Buttercream frosting bit.ly/2hg9W6M
3 large packets of m&m's
A small packet of m&m's
Sugar syrup (2 tbsp apricot jam with 3tbsp water heated in the microwave)
Melted chocolate - dark, milk or white
Tools:
10" cake board
*Optional Cake turntable
6 " & 4 " cake tins (or whatever size you want your layers to be)
6" & 4" cake boards (make sure the smaller board is cardboard, not thick wood)
4 x skewers amzn.to/2okxTfW
Serrated edge knife (bread knife)
Balloon stick with balloon holding cup attached
Spoon
Scissors
Cotton wool balls
Offset spatula amzn.to/2evwxfj
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[@jessicaaguilar1955]

May I make a suggestion? You can use pocky sticks instead of those wooden skewers. Pocky sticks are edible and also yummy. There technically japanese candy. They are biscuit sticks with chocolate on the tip. They're sold in the asian foods sections in most stores. With that, theres no risk of possibly choking on the skewers.

[@CakesByChoppA]

so clever! you should be very proud! see you in a week!

[@nerdecrafter]

I love the fact that it's a small cake!

[@e-1014]

Hiiiiii ur here too!!! 2 months ago haha XD

[@sarahlandsaw4559]

I love it! I'm a beginner and self taught. Making beautiful cakes is a hobby of mine and I love watching your tutorials! You make it look so easy!

[@NickNetLife]

A trick I've learnt to make a cake flat and not domed is to wrap round a cake tin a wet tea towel and just safety pin it on, it stops the cake tin from cooking the cake itself so the outsides don't cook faster and the whole cake cooks evenly :)

[@reign7940]

just around the side of the pan and not the bottom?? thank you **Cheryl**

[@NickNetLife]

cheryl tozer Yehp just around the side!

[@valvale9153]

Nick Moss Thanks Nick It did work :-)

[@beaner2907]

Whoever thought of putting waxed paper on top of the cake batter so it rises evenly is a total genius!!! There's no way I couldn't subscribe after seeing this!

[@theBellydancer1949]

Didn't realise how easy it would be - thanks for the demonstration!!

[@lizzielady27]

Love this! I saw the M&M cake doing the rounds via FB and I thought I could never do that, but your tutorial has really made it seem actually possible! :D Thinking about attempting to make this for my birthday next month as a test run ;)

[@TheIcingArtist]

Great job Elise! I love the cake, that must have taken forever!!

[@jamieleewockenforth3804]

That cake is so good for a party you are so xx

[@LizzMaggot]

this is the most elaborate m&m cake video ive seen yet Well explained but not too long. just simple and quick to the point. thank you! :)

[@foodjazz]

This is just too cute! I love all of your creations!

[@catherinesiena7606]

Who could dislike this??? Love it Elise

[@heidiblevins8358]

I LOVE YOU M&M's!!!! :) thank you!! i never knew how anyone did those "gravity defying" cakes!

[@savannahmariades1381]

You know what would be good? If you made the same cake but instead of plain butter cream frosting use slightly peanut butter flavored butter cream with a chocolate cake. Then get some Reese's pieces and put them in the place of the m&m's. That way it'll taste like a giant Reese's cup!

[@thealphabet1734]

Samantha Smith yesss

[@linzertube]

You're AMAZING, Elise!!! What a cake!

[@haylz27]

This is perfect and just in time for my brother's birthday in a few days and since he loves M&Ms I'll try and make it :)

[@namratashastri9244]

So easy to follow , loved the video!

[@lottiedelf1507]

Fantastic video, I love that you explain it to a beginner level but still make beautiful cakes. I went and bought a balloon for the stick within an hour of watching and now cant wait to try it! Ill be watching your other stuff too!

[@CarolineX13]

What a gorgeous and unique cake! Thanks for sharing!

[@sarahmckenzie847]

This cake is AWESOME!! Thanks Elise!

[@5brandy8]

Absolutely adorable! I love this cake.

[@enricabrera1]

I LOVE IT! How did you know I love M&M`s?!

[@daniellelouiseish]

I love watching your tutorials, keep up the good work.

[@cbyc2010]

Elize, Thank you soooo much! I have to show some ladies what to do for cakes for their Grand-Babies! Perfect!!!

[@charlottehowe1721]

I made this cake for my mom and her twin sister, my aunt loves M&Ms so that why I made it and on the other side I my mom's favorite things. They loved it! Thank you!

[@ariellerouah890]

THAT IS HONESTLY THE MOST AMAZING THING I'VE EVER SEEN!!!!!! :O

[@TheGeorgiapearl]

all the preparation you have put into these gorgeous cakes and cupcakes etc you are amazing and what you do is stunning and i must say I'm so happy that your having another baby my mum just had her 3rd baby and i know how tough it can be even tho I'm the 13 year old and even though this is 1 out of so many comments you may not get this but i really wanted to say that i really think you are an amazing person and to be able to make amazing videos is an awesome bonus for us Thank you this is a strange comment but thanks! :) .Georgia xxx

[@RosalindRowe]

Amazing cake!

[@radellaaronov3975]

I love your videos because my little sister had a birthday and loved this cake

[@msteamedward4eva]

I made this for my dad's birthday. Used peanut mms. It was a little sloppy and just throw together last minute (had a small family emergency right before his bday) but he loved it and was absolutely impressed. :)

[@tinamartin5]

Brilliant! You make it seem so easy. Thank you!!

[@nellysmellie5215]

I made this for my cousin's 12 birthday. I was was a total HIT with all the kids. The hardest thing was transporting it to party

[@ramilarned5146]

You are really good at making cakes!

[@kristenblack3930]

This is fantastic! It just might have to be my birthday cake! Thanks for sharing!

[@brownsugak85]

You really amaze me Elise.. Great job as always.. I`m gonna make this cake next week.

[@SweetAguilera]

It's just what i needed to know! This cake is fantastic! thank you so much! you're a fabulous teacher too!

[@RewindTour2011]

beautiful cake, and the colors are great!

[@stephanielewer359]

That is so clever,easy and cute! Thanks for showing us!

[@zein9713]

I looooooved this cake !! Looks awesome 😄

[@bsimret]

I just made this for my neice's 10th b.day and everyone loved it! I did have have a bit of trouble with M&Ms discoloring but covered it up with a new bag of M&Ms. LOL. Thank you for your tutorial, you made me look like a pro, and my neice the envy of her friends & fellow cousins.

[@ImNotAfraid1327]

You should do emoji cake pops!!!!

[@stephaniequering4525]

Love this cake! What an amazing idea. I want to try this. Thank you!

[@NatalieChristophi13]

Aww it's a fun size m&m cake! 😍 love it!

[@cupcakemum12]

Love the M&M cake.Not as hard as it looks thank you

[@orbitsomniasupremacy5976]

You should work with Nerdy Nummies! You are as great as her.:)

[@caviesrule4445]

Wow this cake is gorgeous! I think I'll make it for my brothers birthday on the 9th of June.

[@kiratester8397]

My mum made a version of this for my birthday thank you for the idea

[@lyrics0492]

I love this! Can you make a TARDIS cake? That would be amazing.

[@timothymedack2974]

If I had one word to describe u it would b amazing

[@bellafroggy]

OMG this is incredible Elise!! Truly amazing I love it!!!!!! xx

[@elizabethmiranda7717]

AWESOME!!!! I'm totally gonna make this!!!!!! Thanks for the idea!!!!!!!

[@ValeriaGalindo]

wow!!!! super amazing, please make a beginners decorating series, I am just starting to bake, and that could be helpful!!

[@Jamgirlkay84]

I've never thought to put wax paper on the top! Thanks for the idea.

[@plumnice3325]

LOVE your videos! You do a WONDERFUL job. Thank you so much for posting!

[@karatefella]

That looks great ! I'm definitely going to do this cake !

[@nameemani]

A piece of art!

[@flwrgrl13]

you are really talented and creative!! how does that syrup you made taste btw? is it good?

[@cristieschumacher1901]

Thanks for all the tips!!

[@ThePinProject]

I love this! inspired me to test it out myself :) I did half malteasers and half m&ms

[@naifiasyed7240]

Awesome vid and can you use smarties instead?

[@inshalla8990]

Smarties are discusting

[@tibbakoi]

UK Smarties or US Smarties? :-p

[@gamergirls7581]

Smarties are just like m&m in Canada I think that what they mean some people also call smarties rockets but rockets r totally different

[@ankitakapoor6603]

Uk smarties

[@alisonmartin3323]

you can they are baciclly the same thing

[@Bluenbows]

Wow blue m&ms. COOL!

[@dianechilders5665]

Love this-great job!Thank you!

[@torim.6889]

you are my remodel to baking love your vids

[@candirae88]

YOU'RE AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE M&M'S!!!

[@hannahsnell3903]

Omg looks so good

[@shailagottlieb834]

you and your ideas are awesome! thanks for sharing!!

[@Sandra-ch8vd]

So cute! It's amazing! I like a lot your videos because you make so easy all the process!

[@monicamazerolle6632]

just got an idea for my birthday!!!! SUBSCRIBED!

[@rosecotone]

great! my daughter's 14th birthday on the 1st of may.....I'm going to try this magical m&m's cake ...Hope it will be a success and that she will love it !!!

[@madeleineakobundu3220]

How did it turn out

[@mickaelgirard5493]

madeleine akobundu p

[@Rms111]

I love your ideas!! Keep up the great work

[@michelledickson38]

brilliant I will be trying this for father days cakes and cupcakes x

[@eatwithdeeh2720]

You are AMAZING!!!!! I love this. hi from TEXAS!!!

[@PatinageArtistique01]

So amazing! Will be making for my brothers birthday soon! Thank you!!! xx

[@jeymariesnow7303]

Great tutorial Loved it today would be my first day doing a big cake for my son's birthday and with some of your tutorial I would try to make it keep it up and thanks once again for giving us this tutorials I really Appreciate it..

[@ThePolishedCrafter]

what a yummy looking cake!

[@farrukhnaureen]

Wow, amazing cake! 👍

[@Jade-5713]

Awesome cake !!

[@delysseacevedo6906]

Omg! I need to try this!

[@hellkittykat1]

Looks amazing!

[@TheOlgamora]

Excellent tutorial and well explained video. You really make it look so simple. Thanks for this amaizing tutorial!

[@A-D_]

I'm from Belgiumand love your work.

[@gregkerce1]

This was a great tutorial. Thank you

[@TheRyanLamont]

I *love* M&Ms so this is a pretty perfect cake for me haha :D

[@chrisgrace5660]

Tutorial was brilliant thank you very much

[@hannahnicholson6124]

Love this cake I want it as my 16th birthday cake:)🎂🍰

[@alisonmartin3323]

THIS IS THE BEST IDEA EVER

[@kristyf48]

Seriously amazing so cool looks so yummy

[@christinedemifan]

If only that many m&ms came out of one bag ..... 😐

[@sonofafarmer1364]

Elise this is Awsum. Thank you for sharing this with us xxxxxx

[@naileaquiroga944]

Amazing😱 Definitely going to try it😊

[@josefinaonetto4729]

Thanks for sharing, you have a fan from Chile! :)

[@PRITESH1025]

Omg u posted this in 7 mins and its night time here its like 9 15 omg :)

[@LittlezombieRocker]

this cake is literally the cake of my dreams. its like ive died and gone to heaven. i love m&m's that much XD

[@driftervas2301]

I made this cake and it came out pretty good, THANKS !!

[@aicesjadaaileajamarion5715]

The cake is almost done I can't wait to eat the delicious cake

[@maddievelas]

Love this setting.

[@alejandraavila4429]

You are just AMAZING love all your videos

[@nelliebrissette2990]

Great lesson on how to do this cake thanks

[@caladiumRJ]

Very interesting. Wonderful!