I’m anti store-bought cakes and insist on making my hubby and 4 kids their own cake each year. I made this Easy butterfly cake recipe decorated with M&M’s and think it turned out pretty darn cute! See the “8’s” in the wings?? She turned eight this year, can’t believe she’s getting that old, sob sob!
I saw this idea on the back of an M&M bag and knew it’d be perfect for my daughter’s 8th birthday party.
Let me tell you, this cake is a beginner level for cake decorating skills but is veteran level for T I M E… it took a good hour to decorate this baby! Consider this your official warning 😉
Here’s my DIY for this pretty little cake:
Supplies:
box cake mix . tub of frosting . round cake pan . 2 bags of Easter M&M’s
Directions:
Step 1: Gather supplies. Step 2: Mix cake mix according to box directions. Step 3: Pour into circle pan. Step 4: Allow to cool. Step 5: Cut circle cake in half. Step 6: Put cake back-to-back. Step 7: about 2″ above bottom of cake, cut 1″ triangle out, on both pieces of cake. Step 8: Frost cake.
Step 9: Get creative & decorate a mosaic pattern onto your new butterfly cake! {Notice mine has an “8” on each side for her 8th bday?} Oh! I used Bubbletape then twisted it for fun antennas!
PS: I made an extra batch of mix so I could bake matching cupcakes for her guests 🙂
Kristina says
Too cute and very do-able! I think I'm going to try it for my best friend's birthday this week! 🙂
Leasa says
I love, love, love this cake!! I wish I could do something like this but unfortunately my creative skills DO NOT carry over into cooking, baking, or cake/muffin decorating.
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Julie Whipple Herbert says
Love this cake, I bet it was a huge hit at the party!
kristen says
It is so cute! Good job!
Steph says
Very cute! I'll have to show this to a friend who is planning a butterfly party for her daughter.
Allison {A Glimpse Inside} says
That is adorable!! It turned out so cute and I bet it was super yummy too! Thanks for linking up!
The {Prince} Family says
your cake turned out sooooo darlin! i am impressed and could never {have the patience} to do that. i'll stick with store bought! or i will make u make them for me 🙂
aimee says
Wow! You are so creative!Hi there! New follower from the blog hop. Great blog you have! Hope you could follow me back. Thanks!:)
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Katie says
Love it! Great job and Miss R is one lucky girl to get such an amazing cake!
The Autocrat: Haley says
Can we say AMAZING! Great job!
The Princes says
So cute Kelli!
The Allen Family says
Too cute! And except for the long time factor – it really does look easy. Too bad I only have boys in my house – I'll have to figure out a way to change it slightly to be for boys. 🙂
Ladybird Ln says
What an adorable cake, I love it, my little girls is obsessed with butterflies, so I know she would go crazy over this cake! I am glad we found eachothers blogs!
Carlee
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Moms of all Trades says
I am the one who keeps the stores bakery in buisness. My cakes never turn out a 10th that cute!! Love it I might have to try it! Thanks for visiting the Mingle with Us Hop! Already a huge fan and follower 😉
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MrsVega says
This looks yummy. Thank you for the directions, just may have to try it myself one day.
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Ani says
Thanks for showing it! I've always wondered what it would look like in real life. 🙂
Amateur Mommy says
This looks great! Nice job!
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I would love a follow back 🙂
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Create With Joy says
First – I LOVE this cake! I LOVE ideas that are as beautiful and creative as they are delicious! I am bookmarking this to try in the future!
Second – thank you so much for joining me at Create With Joy! I am DELIGHTED to discover your blog – it is so full of wonderful ideas – I am following you back and look forward to being a regular visitor here!
I have added your WGW party to my list of blog hops to visit as well!
Have a fabulous week!
Ramona
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Kyla says
This looks yummy!! Of course how could anything covered in m&m's not look yummy!?!! I am your newest follower from Thirsty Thursday. I'd love for you to follow back at KylaKreates. Thanks!