I wanted to make some bright and cheerful fruity sponge layer cakes ... and ended up using actual sponges in the process! Read on to see how you can copy this project for yourself:
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Starting with colorful sponges from Dollar Tree, I cut several in half until I had the number of layers that I wanted.
Next, using lightweight spackle in an icing bag, I piped on enough to allow two sponges to stick together.
Stick another sponge on top of the icing and gently press into place. You can stop here or keep layering, up to you!
To top my little cakes I added a dollop of the spackle on top...
...and then placed a faux fruit topping into the spackle before it dried.
The cherries here are holiday berries that I picked up at Dollar Tree during the holiday season, but you can find these now on Amazon.
The lime, orange and lemon wedges/ slices can be purchased here.
And the faux strawberries are available here.
And that's how I put together my faux sponge cakes!
Interested in more fake bake crafts?
I've gathered all of my tutorials and collections into this resource page.
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I hope you enjoyed this how-to post, thanks for stopping by!
-Jennifer
© Studio 27 by Jennifer Adams 2025
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Jen, these faux sponge cakes are so cute! Love them.
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Thank you, Paula!
DeleteThese are so cute, Jennifer! Visiting from the Senior Salon Pit Stop linkup.
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DeleteThese are so pretty, I thought they were real just looking at the thumbnail on MMBC. hehehe
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DeleteJennifer, you're so creative! I love this idea. :)
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DeleteJennifer, your sponge cakes are SO fun!!! Colourful, cute and a genius creation!
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Deleteoh my GOODNESS, Jennifer - these are absolutely DARLING!!! I saw them on Donna's Funky Junk link party and just had to come tell you that I think even Mary Berry of The Great British Baking Show would approve of these treats! Well done! ~ deb @ homeward found decor
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DeleteThanks for sharing your adorable DIY faux sponge cakes at Create, Bake, Grow & Gather this week, Jennifer.
ReplyDeleteI'm delighted to be featuring them at today's party and pinning too.
Thank you so much!
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