BUBBLE WRAP HONEYCOMB CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY

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Bubble Wrap Honeycomb Cake Recipe by Tasty image

This cake is the bee's knees! We used boxed cake mix to keep things simple, but feel free to get fancy by making your own. When melting the candy, make sure you're on medium power. Microwaving on high power will cause the candy to seize. For a finishing touch, drizzle on extra honey and top with our homemade honeycomb. You and your guests won't be able to stop buzzin' about it!

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups unsalted butter, softened
1 cup cream cheese, softened
½ cup honey
4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 pinch of salt
15.25 oz yellow cake mix, baked according to package instructions in 2 8-inch round cake pans, cooled completely and trimmed level (to remove domed tops)
15.25 oz chocolate cake mix, baked according to package instructions in 2 8-inch round cake pans, cooled completely and trimmed level (to remove domed tops)
24 oz yellow candy melts
homemade honeycomb, to garnish
⅓ cup crushed honeycomb, to garnish
honey, for drizzling
cake turntable
cardboard cake round
large offset spatula
bubble wrap, Clean, atleast 27x7 inch (70x18 cm) piece. 5/16 inch (1 cm) thick

Steps:

  • Make the honey buttercream frosting: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the honey and beat to incorporate. Add the powdered sugar and a pinch of salt and beat on low until mostly combined. Increase the mixer speed to high and beat for 3-5 minutes more, until the buttercream is light and fluffy. If the frosting feels soft, you can also refrigerate it for 10-15 minutes so it stiffens slightly.
  • Assemble the cake: Place a cardboard cake round on a cake turntable and dab a small amount of frosting in the center of the cardboard round. Center one yellow cake layer over the dab of frosting, then evenly spread about ½ cup of buttercream on top with an offset spatula. Top with a layer of chocolate cake, then another ½ cup of frosting. Repeat with the remaining cake layers and frosting. After adding the final layer, lightly frost the entire cake to create a thin crumb coat.
  • Refrigerate the cake for 15 minutes.
  • Cover the chilled cake with the remaining frosting in an even layer. Return the cake to the refrigerator for 15 minutes more, to allow the frosting to stiffen.
  • Take the cake out of the refrigerator. With the bubbles facing outward so they don't get frosting on them, wrap the sheet of bubble wrap around the perimeter of the cake. Trim the wrap to form a collar that fits loosely around the cake and comes about 2 inches over the top edge. Remove the bubble wrap. Keep the cake in the refrigerator until you're ready to finish the assembly.
  • Make the yellow candy honeycomb: Place the candy melts in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium power (not on high, which will cause the candy to seize) in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the candy is fully melted and smooth.
  • Place the bubble wrap bubble-side up on a flat surface. Pour most of the melted candy along the bottom two-thirds of the bubble wrap. Working quickly, use an offset spatula to spread the candy over the bubble wrap, leaving the top third empty. Once the bottom two-thirds are evenly covered, use a spatula to spread the candy in a wave pattern along the top edge. Let sit for 5 minutes. While you wait, remove the cake from the refrigerator and position it near the bubble wrap.
  • After 5 minutes, test the bubble wrap by lifting up a corner. If it looks like it is beginning to harden and has a sheen to it but is still pliable, it is ready to be used. If the candy is still very loose and dripping, let sit for another 1-3 minutes, checking every minute.
  • Once the candy has set, pick it up by the top corners and quickly wrap the side with the candy around the cake. Press it onto the cake so it sticks. Once attached, try to slowly peel one corner of bubble wrap off. It it sticks, let sit for 1-3 minutes, checking every minute, until ready to peel. If it begins to peel, continue slowly peeling off the bubble wrap until entirely removed. If the candy cracks while you are peeling off the bubble wrap, either remelt and repeat the process, or break it into large shards to decorate the outside of the cake. Refrigerate until serving time.
  • Immediately before serving, top the cake with homemade honeycomb pieces and crushed honeycomb. Drizzle honey around the edges of the yellow candy honeycomb.
  • Carefully slice the cake. Drizzle each piece with more honey before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Ags erastus Rafael
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone. It's a lot of work for a cake that is just okay.


Kiberu Johnbaptist
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This recipe is a waste of time and ingredients. The cake did not turn out well and I ended up throwing it away.


Md Roton
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This cake is way too expensive for what it is. You can get a better honeycomb cake at your local bakery for a fraction of the price.


PamDIYCrafting
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I was disappointed with this cake. It was not as light and airy as I expected and the honey flavor was not very pronounced.


Shafique Rajpoot
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I found this cake to be a bit dry. I think it would be better if it was served with a drizzle of honey or a scoop of ice cream.


BINDAS FARYBI
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This cake is a little too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less honey or adding some tart fruit to balance out the sweetness.


arman hossen hridoy
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I'm not a big fan of honey, but I really enjoyed this cake. The honey flavor is subtle and not overpowering.


Muhammad Maaz
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. Everyone loves the unique flavor and texture.


Doll Paul
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's elegant enough for a special event, but it's also simple enough for a casual get-together.


mostafa mohamead
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I love the combination of honey and nuts in this cake. It's the perfect balance of sweetness and crunch.


Tim Canepa
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so unique and delicious.


haji omid
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this cake, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's light and airy, with a delicate honey flavor.


Ruhul On Fire
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This cake is so impressive looking, but it's actually really easy to make. I'm definitely going to make it again for my next special occasion.


Dinesh Sinjali
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I was able to add my own personal touches, like using different flavors of honey and nuts.


Zahid Muneer
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I've never made honeycomb cake before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out perfectly and was absolutely delicious.


Lamar “Ross” Ross
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This honeycomb cake was a hit at my party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved it.