Who knew that you could make this amazing Beach Party Gravity Cake with a… balloon stick. To create the illusion of a floating bucket, you simply need to cover the balloon stick with fondant so that it looks like the sand is pouring onto the cake.

Beach Party Gravity Cake

This crazy fun cake is only one of the many cakes featured in Gravity Cakes! by Francesca Librae and Jakki Friedman. Every project offers step-by- step instructions with photos, making the decorating process surprisingly easy. To get started, you will need this book, a few kitchen tools, ingredients that are available in most major stores, and a balloon stick. Don’t let this show-stopping cake fool you, it is easier to make than it looks. Whether you are just starting to bake or are a master chef, you can definitely make your own gravity cake at home.

I love the fact that Gravity Cakes! provides so much information about baking a cake. They cover equipment and tools, baking supplies, decorating tips and even the lingo. You will also find delicious cake and icing recipes including a gluten-free chocolate cake.

There’s a Gravity Cake for every occasion! From Valentine’s Day and Easter to Thanksgiving and Mother’s Day, you will find the perfect cake idea to wow your guests. You can even let your imagination go wild and create your own gravity cake design? I can think about a few ideas that would personalize this Beach Party Gravity Cake for my daughter’s birthday.

Francesca Librae and Jakki Friedman really want to see your designs. Make sure to share your cakes with them on their Facebook Page. These ladies are pretty cool! Also watch this tutorial on how to make Gravity Cupcakes.