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Rainbow Tie-Dye Surprise Cake

May 29, 2014 This post may contain affiliate links.

Celebrate a special birthday with a Rainbow Tie-Dye Surprise Cake! This cake is full of surprises and will be sure to wow your friends and family when you cut into this brightly colored dessert!

Rainbow Tie-Dye Surprise Inside Cake

After the first slice of this Rainbow Tie-Dye Surprise Cake is cut, you reveal the #5 hiding inside to all the party guests.

You’ll hear oohs and aahs and the obvious question, “how did you do that?”

Will you reveal the secret? That’s up to you!

birthday cake recipe

Can you guess how that number got inside that cake? Would you believe me if I told you it was magic?

After spending all day creating this dessert, I can assure you it was not magic. Twitching my nose or waving a wand would have been a great way to create this, but alas, I am a mere mortal and had to do it the hard way.

Rainbow Tie-Dye Surprise Cake

If you are curious as to how it was created, you can see the step-by-step tutorial to
make my Rainbow Tie-Dye Surprise Cake over at Tablespoon.com.

 

 

But, before you go, check out these other cake ideas.

Neon Tie-Dye Pound Cake

For those of you who don’t want to spend an entire day making a cake, but still want the cool tie-dye rainbow effect inside a cake, you can try this idea.

Doctor up a Betty Crocker Pound Cake Mix by adding a tablespoon of lemon zest and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Make the rainbow pound cake using the simple technique shown on the Rainbow Tie-Dye Cake tutorial and stop there. Just serve the cake as is or to make it extra lemony mix together 3 1/2 tablespoons of lemon juice and 2 cups powdered sugar then pour it over top.

Neon Tie-Dye Pound Cake

This cake may look pretty plain Jane on the outside, but one slice will reveal a burst of color within.

4th of july cake

If you aren’t a fan of rainbow or want a cake for a different holiday, it’s easy to change it up.

This Red, White, and Blue Tie-Dye cake was created using the same tie-dye technique but has a different color palate which completely changes the look of the cake. It’s perfect for the 4th of July, Memorial Day, Flag Day, or Labor Day.

The recipe used for this cake is one of the best I’ve ever made. I know you’ll agree if you are a fan of coconut. The delicate cake has the most lovely coconut flavor but the real show stopper is the coconut buttercream frosting topped with white chocolate ganache. It’s heavenly.

You can find the recipe and step-by-step tutorial for this Red, White and Blue Coconut Cake, by clicking on this link..

valentines day cake

If you are willing to put in the effort but want to celebrate something other than a birthday, it’s easy to make a few tweaks to create a fabulous cake for any occasion.

Check out my recipe and tutorial for this Raspberry Lemon “I ❤ You” Valentine’s Day Reveal Cake. The dessert was a true labor of love. I’m not going to tell you it was easy to make, but the reaction I got I cut the first slice was the ultimate reward.

marry me cake

This reaction you’ll get when cutting into this cake will change your life.

Can you image being served this “Marry Me?” Reveal Cake?

Eagle Scout Cake

These surprise inside cakes can be created for just about any occasion.

I created this cake for my nephew’s eagle scout ceremony. Everyone in the room gasped as he cut the cake. It was the largest crowd to view one of these cakes being cut and I loved seeing their enthusiastic reaction.

wedding surprise reveal cake

The crowd was even bigger when I served this wedding cake a few months later.

The bride and groom tied the knot at our annual Halloween party, thus the design of the cake.

As they cut into the cake to reveal the surprise hiding inside, my heart was beating so hard. I was nervous that I placed one of the cakes backwards. I can’t tell you how thrilled I was that I was wrong. The cake looked perfect.

surprise reveal cakes

I’ve created quite a few surprise inside cakes, as well as, semifreddos on this site. These projects do require quite a bit of effort, but I’ve done my best to give you great instructions to follow so that you can make them yourself.

If you have any questions while you are working, don’t hesitate to ask.

Check out the Surprise Inside Leprechaun Hat Cake, Uncle Sam Hat Cake, Pound Cake Polka Dot filled Chocolate Semifreddo, Surprise Inside Christmas Present Cake, and Rainbow Reveal Semifreddo tutorials.

Items used to create this cake are available on Amazon.com (commission earned for sales)

  

Hungry Happenings has created some festive recipes for any birthday party that any girl or boy will love.

Celebrate a birthday with some of the most amazing treats. Hungry Happenings has created some festive birthday party recipes that any birthday girl or boy will love. 

Filed Under: Birthday Party Recipes, Decorated Cakes Tagged With: Cake, dessert, rainbow

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Comments

  1. Mary

    August 27, 2015 at 10:23 pm

    Why wouldn’t you just cut the first cake into the shape you want, instead of a bunch of cut outs and then bake it in the second cake?

    Reply
    • Beth

      August 28, 2015 at 8:13 am

      If you have the skill to sculpt a number out of the very long cake, then you can certainly do it that way. I wish I had that ability, but I don’t. I found it much easier to use the cookie cutter.

      Reply
  2. Warner family of four

    August 11, 2014 at 4:59 am

    Has anyone made this with a homemade pound cake?

    Reply
    • beth

      August 11, 2014 at 11:37 am

      I have not, but I'm sure it would work just as well. I used the Betty Crocker Pound Cake because I made the cake for the General Mills website, and they require that I use their products. It's a nice pound cake with good flavor and texture and it's very similar to homemade, so I can't imagine why the homemade would not work the same.

      Reply
  3. maureen tucker

    June 25, 2014 at 12:01 am

    I was asked to make this for my goddaughter' s son's second birthday!! Trying a dry run this weekend!!!!

    Reply
  4. maureen tucker

    June 25, 2014 at 12:00 am

    I was asked to make this for my goddaughter' s son's second birthday!! Trying a dry run this weekend!!!!

    Reply
    • beth

      June 25, 2014 at 12:33 am

      I hope you have fun and that your cake turns out great! Be sure to snap a picture to share with me:)

      Reply
  5. Celeste Hines

    June 12, 2014 at 6:10 pm

    I love this I'm gonna try it sometime this week 😉

    Reply
  6. Celeste Hines

    June 12, 2014 at 4:41 pm

    Very nice looks like ill be trying this out 🙂

    Reply
  7. Celeste Hines

    June 12, 2014 at 4:41 pm

    Very nice looks like ill be trying this out 🙂

    Reply
  8. Anonymous

    June 12, 2014 at 2:36 pm

    Love this idea! Is there a way to pin it?

    Reply
    • beth

      June 12, 2014 at 2:43 pm

      If you hover over any image on my page you'll see big "P" pin button. Just click on that and you can add the pin. You can also scroll to the end of the post and use the P button in the row of social media share buttons. It's in between the G+ and the Facebook button. Thanks!

      Reply
  9. Anonymous

    June 12, 2014 at 6:14 am

    These cakes look amazing. Will be trying them. God has blessed you with a wonderful gift, keep it up.

    Reply
  10. Anonymous

    June 12, 2014 at 1:06 am

    Can you make this with a basic homemade batter? I have two children with dairy and egg allergies so I have my own recipes. I would love to do this for my oldest son's birthday in September.

    Reply
    • beth

      June 12, 2014 at 1:18 am

      Yes you an use any homemade cake you like. I just used a white cake to make a similar cake and it worked great.

      Reply
  11. Michelle Lynch

    June 10, 2014 at 9:57 pm

    Omg! Where can I get directions for putting the number inside? My daughter would live this for her 2nd birthday!

    Reply
    • beth

      June 10, 2014 at 10:28 pm

      Hi Michelle,

      You can find the directions at Tablespoon.com – http://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/rainbow-tie-dye-surprise-cake/15086094-ad54-4d4f-82b3-68bffd7a0c9a/

      Have fun!

      Reply
  12. Michelle Lynch

    June 10, 2014 at 9:57 pm

    Omg! Where can I get directions for putting the number inside? My daughter would live this for her 2nd birthday!

    Reply
  13. Aysh S

    June 8, 2014 at 7:06 pm

    Wow! thank you so much Beth! I was wondering what I'd do for my kid's birthday. This is perfect!

    Reply
  14. ione cruz

    June 8, 2014 at 2:10 am

    You should do a video im more of a visual person that just reading and knowing how to do it! Plz and thank you

    Reply
    • beth

      June 8, 2014 at 2:22 am

      I need to learn how to edit videos before I can start making them, but I do hope to do that sooner than later.

      Reply
  15. ione cruz

    June 8, 2014 at 2:09 am

    You should do a video im more of a visual person.

    Reply
  16. Georganne (LilaLoa)

    June 7, 2014 at 3:10 pm

    You are a genius!!! This is SUCH a fun and clever idea!!!!

    Reply
    • beth

      June 7, 2014 at 3:14 pm

      Thanks, Georganne:)

      Reply
  17. Anonymous

    June 5, 2014 at 7:36 pm

    I love your recipies! 🙂

    Reply
  18. Brenda @ SweetSimpleStuff

    June 4, 2014 at 4:12 pm

    WOW … sooo cool! Love how the tie-dyed number and fondant coordinate! You made tie dye cool again … just like the 70's!

    Reply
    • beth

      June 7, 2014 at 3:16 pm

      Having grown up in the 70's, I was all about tie-dye. We made new shirts every summer.

      Reply
  19. Rachel Kathy G @ onlinesisterhood

    June 4, 2014 at 3:24 pm

    This is just beautiful! Really pretty little cake…pinned. found at cast party wed. Have a wonderful week.

    Reply
    • beth

      June 7, 2014 at 3:15 pm

      Thanks for stopping by and for pinning:) I hope you have a great week too.

      Reply
  20. kristi dominguez

    June 4, 2014 at 2:06 am

    Wow! One of the coolest cakes I have seen! This is awesome, Beth!

    Reply
    • beth

      June 4, 2014 at 2:30 am

      Thanks so much, Kristi:)

      Reply
  21. Project Denneler

    June 2, 2014 at 11:58 pm

    Hey, how did I miss this last week? So awesome! I really love your matching tie-dye fondant and number inside. Great idea. (Thanks for the baker's love too. You're sweet to link to my Peace Cake, Beth.)

    Reply
    • beth

      June 3, 2014 at 12:14 am

      Your peace cake was one of my favorite surprise inside cakes and it was the perfect inspiration for my cake. You are really the most brilliant food designer I know!

      Reply
  22. Anilu F

    June 2, 2014 at 9:23 pm

    And it works wonderfully!!!… I'll try to make it!, hope it comes out as perfect as yours! =)

    Reply
    • beth

      June 4, 2014 at 2:29 am

      Have fun making your cake:)

      Reply
  23. Cindy deRosier

    June 2, 2014 at 6:33 pm

    Hi Beth! This cake is amazing! I wanted to let you know that we will definitely be featuring it at Fun Family Crafts, but I had to change the address to direct our readers to where the tutorial actually is at Tablespoon.com. Looking forward to seeing your next creation!

    Reply
    • beth

      June 4, 2014 at 2:29 am

      That is great Cindy. I like to link here so that people can leave comments and engage with me, then they head over to see the tutorial.

      Reply
  24. Kat@Home. Made. Interest.

    June 2, 2014 at 2:52 pm

    Wow, what an awesome cake. I'm pinning this! 🙂

    Reply
    • beth

      June 4, 2014 at 2:13 am

      Thanks so much, Kat. I appreciate the pin:)

      Reply
  25. Lindsay Ann

    May 30, 2014 at 5:43 pm

    This is the coolest most creative "surprise inside" cake I have ever seen, love it Beth!!

    Reply
    • beth

      May 30, 2014 at 6:44 pm

      Thanks, Lindsay Ann:)

      Reply
  26. Anilu F

    May 30, 2014 at 5:40 pm

    Loved it!!!

    I'm intrigued by the texture of the 'twice-baked' cake… is it too different from the white pound cake?

    Regards from Perú! =)

    Reply
    • beth

      May 30, 2014 at 6:44 pm

      Anilu, it is the strangest thing, but even though the 5's are already baked when they go into the pan with the raw cake batter, they don't taste any different than the rest of the cake once it's all baked. I really can't explain the science behind it. I'm just happy it works:)

      Reply
    • Anonymous

      June 10, 2014 at 11:07 am

      It is because the cake mixes you are using are full of chemicals and have an indefinite shelf life.
      All those food dyes are SO harmful for human consumption.

      Reply
    • Anonymous

      June 26, 2014 at 7:00 am

      Party pooper

      Reply
  27. Lynn@Happier Than a Pig in Mud

    May 29, 2014 at 10:11 pm

    Very cool! Big smiles here:@)

    Reply
  28. Karen @ Sugartown Sweets

    May 29, 2014 at 6:35 pm

    Stupendously awesome!! So colorfully cheerful. I know they were thrilled with such a festive 5th birthday cake! :o)

    Reply
  29. Anonymous

    May 29, 2014 at 5:45 pm

    wow, beth. I checked out the post on tablespoon.com. you continue to amaze… this is SO COOL! (I've always been a fan of your surprise cupcakes, but the possibilities for this are endless…) the tie-dye cake alone rocks! so excited. I'm hopeful to hear about the new wilton fondant though – I think fondant is so yuck! I much prefer using your candy clay…. :0) thanks again!!

    jodi from atlanta

    Reply
    • beth

      May 29, 2014 at 6:19 pm

      Thanks Jodi. I love how this cake turned out. I too prefer modeling chocolate (candy clay) over fondant, but covering a large cake with modeling chocolate can be challenging. This new fondant is so good that I now am happy to cover a cake in fondant. I'll still use modeling chocolate for lots of projects, but am happy to finally have a fondant I like using.

      Reply
  30. The Partiologist

    May 29, 2014 at 2:00 pm

    Lemon pound cake sounds delicious and to serve a tie dye version would be a surprise to all! I think the 5 year surprise inside cake is one of my favorites of all time!

    Reply
    • beth

      May 29, 2014 at 6:21 pm

      I ate way too much of the lemon pound cake. It was such a nice change from cookies and yellow cakes.

      Reply
  31. Lisa@hooplapalooza

    May 29, 2014 at 1:32 pm

    HOLY COW!!!!!! you are just WAAAAAY too cool for school! :>D

    Reply
    • beth

      May 29, 2014 at 6:20 pm

      LOL! I was a total dork in school, so it's nice to know that at my age I'm now cool:)

      Reply
  32. June

    May 29, 2014 at 1:00 pm

    What a beautiful cake! I'll have to try that tie-dye pound cake, that is probably the coolest loaf cake I've ever seen. 🙂

    Reply
    • beth

      May 29, 2014 at 1:23 pm

      Thanks, June. I thought the colors in the pound cake were so pretty and everyone who got a slice was intrigued by the method I used to create the colorful effect.

      Reply

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