Candy Embellished Store Bought Drip Cake

1 min read September 13, 2026 Jessica Wilcox
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Create a show stopping cake for the next party you throw. This simple tutorial will show you how easy it is to create your own candy covered drip cake!

Recipe Time
40 to 50 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Servings
14 to 16 Servings
Ingredients:
  • 1 c. White Candy Melts
  • 1/2 c. Heavy Cream or Half-and-Half
  • 1 Store Bought Cake
  • Gel Food Coloring
Step
1

Measure out 1 cup white candy melts and 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half.

Candy Embellished Store Bought Drip Cake step 1
Step
2

Heat it in a microwave safe bowl, in 30 second intervals until the chocolate is fully melted.

Step
3

Add desired amount of gel food coloring and wisk together.

Candy Embellished Store Bought Drip Cake step 3
Step
4

Using a spoon, add varying amounts of chocolate mixture to the top of the cake to create the drips.

Candy Embellished Store Bought Drip Cake step 4
Step
5

Fill in the top of the cake with chocolate mixture, careful not to add too much chocolate.

Candy Embellished Store Bought Drip Cake step 5
Step
6

Place an assortment of colorful candy, sprinkles, or other sweet confections on top.

Candy Embellished Store Bought Drip Cake step 6 part 1
Candy Embellished Store Bought Drip Cake step 6 part 2

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