How to Make a Flip Flops Cake

Nothing says summer like a pair of flip flops!

When planning a summer birthday party, there are several options when it comes to choosing a cake. If your birthday celebrant loves nothing more than a day at the beach, surprise him or her with this delightful, delicious cake!

Things You'll Need

• 1 box any flavor cake mix
• 1 1/3 cup water (or as directed on the cake mix)
• 3 eggs (or as directed on the cake mix)
• 1/3 cup oil (or as directed on the cake mix)
• 2 containers of white frosting
• Your choice of food coloring
• Fruit rolls in red and rainbow colors
• 9x13 pan or two 8 inch square pans
• Non-stick spray
• Optional: graham cracker crumbs, goldfish crackers, fish-shaped candies or cookies

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray pan or pans with non-stick spray. Prepare cake as directed and pour batter into pan or pans. Bake as directed. Remove from oven and cool completely.

2. Cut two flip flop shapes out of cake. Try and make them as close in size and shape as possible. Use the link on this page to print a template to cut the shapes out of the cake. If needed, slice the tops of the cakes to make them flat. Place them on a tray or piece of cardboard. If desired, place graham cracker crumbs on tray to resemble sand, prior to placing cake on the tray.

3. Frost both flip flop shapes with white frosting. Tint some of the remaining frosting using your choice of food color, and use this to frost the edges of the flip flop shapes.

4. Slice several diagonal pieces out of the rainbow-colored fruit rolls and use to decorate the "soles" of the flip flop shapes. Cut four equal length pieces out of the red fruit rolls. They should be thin and have a diagonal slice at each end. Attach two of these together and place on one of the cake shapes to form a strap. Repeat with the remaining pieces for the second flip flop.

5. Embellish with goldfish crackers or other "beachy" cookies or candy. Serve and enjoy!

Tips & Warnings

• You can bake the cake up to three days in advance, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until you are ready to decorate.

Resources

• Printable Flip Flops Template