HOW TO MAKE A LEGO CAKE - NERDY NUMMIES

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Overview

This video is a tutorial on how to make Lego cakes. Rosanna Pansino, the host of the Nerdy Nummies baking show, guides viewers through the process of baking a simple yellow cake, cutting it into Lego brick shapes, and frosting it with colorful buttercream. The key to achieving the Lego brick look is using large marshmallows cut in half and dipped in frosting to create the iconic studs.

Ingredients and Tools
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Baking the Cake
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  Prepare the batter: Combine cake mix, butter, eggs, and water according to package instructions.
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  Grease the pan: Spray a rectangle baking pan with Pam baking spray or grease with butter.
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  Pour and bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 40 minutes.
Frosting and Assembling
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  Dye the frosting: Divide the cream frosting into bowls and tint them with food coloring to create the desired Lego brick colors.
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  Frost the cakes: Once the cake has cooled, level the top and cut it into rectangular Lego brick shapes. Apply a crumb coat of frosting, refrigerate for 20 minutes, and then frost completely.
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  Prepare the marshmallows: Cut large marshmallows in half using baking scissors greased with a bit of Pam baking spray.
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  Create the studs: Dip the cut side of each marshmallow half into the corresponding colored frosting and place them on top of the frosted cakes to resemble Lego studs.

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Introduction
Rosanna welcomes viewers to Nerdy Nummies and introduces the Lego cake.
She acknowledges viewer requests for a Lego-themed treat and an easy baking recipe.
Baking the Cake
Rosanna outlines the ingredients and equipment needed for the cake.
She demonstrates mixing the cake batter.
She prepares the baking pan and pours the batter.
She provides baking instructions.
Preparing the Frosting
Rosanna explains the process of dyeing the frosting with food coloring.
She emphasizes the importance of letting the cake cool.
Assembling the Lego Cake
Rosanna levels the cooled cake and cuts it into thirds.
She explains the inspiration for the Lego brick design.
She demonstrates frosting the cake layers.
She prepares to add marshmallows as Lego brick nubs.
She shares a tip for cutting marshmallows without sticking.
She demonstrates dipping marshmallows in frosting and attaching them to the cake.
Showcasing and Enjoying the Cake
Rosanna presents the finished Lego cakes.
She highlights the ease of the recipe and the absence of fondant.
She invites viewers to suggest future Nerdy Nummies ideas.
Rosanna takes bites of the cake and humorously gets stuck.