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Mini Tin Can Birthday Cake

March 7, 2012 by Audra 186 Comments

Mini Tin Can Birthday Cake- The Baker Chick

Sometimes in life you just don’t want to share your birthday cake. You want to sit with a perfectly portioned serving of sugary goodness and eat the whole thing all by yourself. I mean you’re welcome to share, but with this adorable little nugget of a cake you don’t have to. In my opinion, it’s perfect to make for a birthday girl or boy when there isn’t a huge celebration, but cake is still in order. (Or in my situation, make it for myself and eat it later for breakfast.)

So I made my own birthday cake so what? It’s so cute that I don’t even care! It was a last minute decision made yesterday as I realized that even though I wasn’t having a big party this year, I still wanted some birthday cake. SO I started thinking…should I just make cookies instead? No….I definitely needed a cake. Would cupcakes do? No…I want to cut into something with layers. Luckily I remembered seeing a genius idea on Pintrest of baking cakes in a tin can…and that’s where this idea was born.

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It really is the most easy way to make a mini layer cake. Any non-coated tin can will do*, just make sure it’s clean and free of sharp edges. You can use any cake recipe you’d like, but I found a great one that is actually for 2 cupcakes. Instead of using muffin tins , I just poured all the batter into the can and it was just the right size.

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Like full size layer cakes, I sliced off the domed top and made three (even-ish) layers ready to be filled. I had some cinnamon cream cheese frosting left over from these which was perfect. The options for flavors, frostings and fillings are endless, which makes this recipe perfectly adaptable for the birthday girl/boy. I can’t wait to make various versions of this cake for every upcoming event. It was baked, cooled and frosted in an hour. Can’t beat that can ya?

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Oh- and I made you one more birthday treat, (remember when we used to bring in birthday treats to our classmates in school?) This one is also festive and full of sprinkles!

My first batch ever of homemade Marshmallows! These ones are extra special because they taste like birthday cake. Fluff, puffy, sticky, gooey birthday cake. The recipe is from an adorable new cookbook callled Marshmallow Madness by Shauna Sever. It is full of whimsical mallow recipes that I can’t wait to try more of (Salted Caramel Marshmallows anyone?) The photos are gorgeous, the recipes are creative, easy to follow, and perfect for the mallow-lover in all of us.

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Mini Tin Can Birthday Cake
 
Ingredients
  • 1 egg white
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (I used vanilla bean paste)
  • ¼ cup flour
  • ¼ heaping teaspoon of baking powder
  • pinch of salt
  • 1½ tablespoons milk
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 15oz tin can with cooking spray and dust with flour, tapping to shake out any excess. cut out a round of parchment paper and place it in the bottom of the can.
  2. In a bowl, add egg white and sugar and whisk until combined. Add in vanilla and melted butter and stir until mixed. Add flour, baking powder and salt and stir until smooth. Stir in milk. Pour batter into can.
  3. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely, then invert cake and slide it out of the can. Slice the top off to level it (perfect for taste testing,) slice it into layers, and frost as desired.
Notes
*Some tin cans contain a possibly toxic coating called BPA. Most Organic Brands don't use it in their cans so I recommend buying a few to reuse for this purpose. I also think cleaning and scrubbing out a regular can is fine- whatever you're comfortable with!
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cake recipe adapted from: How Sweet It Is

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Mini Tin Can Birthday Cake, Birthday Cake Marshmallows and a Giveaway!
 
Ingredients
  • 4½ tsp of unflavored powdered gelatin
  • ½ cup cold water
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ½ cup light corn syrup, divided
  • ¼ cup water
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup yellow cake mix
  • 2 tablespoons sprinkles
  • gel food coloring (optional)
  • coating: (1/4 cup corn starch and ⅜ cup powdered sugar combined)
Instructions
  1. Lightly coat an 8x8 baking pan with cooking spray.
  2. Whisk together the gelatin and cold water in a small bowl and let soften for 5 minutes
  3. Stir together the sugar, ¼ cup of the corn syrup, ¼ cup water and salt in a medium saucepan over high heat. Boil, stirring occasionally, until the temperature reaches 240 F on a candy thermometer.
  4. Meanwhile, pour the remaining ¼ cup corn syrup into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Microwave gelatin on high until totally melted, about 30 seconeds. Pour into the mixer bowl, Set the mixer speed to low and keep it running.
  5. When the syrup is 240F, slowly pout it into the mixer bowl. Increase the speed to medium and beat for 5 minutes. Increase to medium-high and beat for 5 more minutes. Beat on the highest setting for 1-2 mins more and beat in the vanilla and food coloring if you're using. The finished marshmallow will be opaque, white, fluffy and tripled in volume. (don't overwhip the batter or it will make folding in the cake mix a huge mess.)
  6. Sift in about half the cake mix over the marshmallow batter. Use a spatula to gently fold it in and then sift and fold in the rest. Fold in the sprinkles.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, using an offset spatula to smooth it into the corners. Sift the coating over the top, reserving some for later. Let it set for 6 hours in a cool dry place.
  8. Use a knife to loosen the marshmallow fro the edges of the pan. Invert the slab onto a coating-dusted work surface and dust it with more coating. Cut into pieces (scissors worked well for me,) and dip the sticky edges into more coating, patting off the excess.
Notes
In this recipe and in her whole book, Shauna highly recommends using a stand mixer to whip the batter. I still don't have one (wedding gift I hope...) so I managed without. It wasn't easy, but you can do it. I held on to the mixer with one hand while I stirred the syrup.

Also- make sure your candy thermometer is "calibrated" check this by seeing what temp it shows for boiling water. I realized mine measures at 205F instead of 212- so I only cooked the sugar to 233F. Get me? Overheat the sugar and you'll end up with a hard candy-like mess!
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Recipe from: Marshmallow Madness by Shauna Sever.

Filed Under: Cake, Candy, Recipes Tagged With: Marshmallow, Vanilla

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  1. justmanette says

    March 7, 2012 at 1:14 pm

    My girlfriend’s birthday is today so I must make her one of these cute cakes! Thanks for the idea!

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  2. Claire says

    March 7, 2012 at 1:17 pm

    So creative! thanks for hosting!

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  3. Anne says

    March 7, 2012 at 1:23 pm

    i love that birthday cake!! and would love this cookbook!!

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  4. Tina @flourtader says

    March 7, 2012 at 1:23 pm

    Very creative making this little cake for your birthday. In that picture you would never know it was that little! I have way too many cookbooks, but I am sure that the lucky winner will get a lot of great use out of this book. Homemade marshmallows are awesome! Have a great day.

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  5. Joycerella says

    March 7, 2012 at 1:25 pm

    I’ve never made my own marshmallows. I’d love to add this book to my cookbook collection :)

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  6. Mserita says

    March 7, 2012 at 1:26 pm

    So cute and delicious looking! I can’t actually say its delicious until I’ve tried this out myself:)

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  7. Wendy F says

    March 7, 2012 at 1:28 pm

    I would love to make that tiny cake! So cute!

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  8. Alexa says

    March 7, 2012 at 1:34 pm

    Ahh that is so adorable! It’s not my birthday but..Wednesdays need to be celebrated too, right?

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  9. Michelleee says

    March 7, 2012 at 1:37 pm

    A cake made in a tin can…genius. Adorably genius. Can’t wait to try it out!

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  10. Bianca Echavarria says

    March 7, 2012 at 1:39 pm

    My birthday is this weekend I’m going to try this, very cute. Just the other day my 4 year old was asking me to make him marshmallows, I hope I win.

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  11. Lynn says

    March 7, 2012 at 1:45 pm

    I love the idea of a personal birthday cake! Also, I never ‘got’ the idea of homemade marshmallows, until I had one….omg. Will be trying these

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  12. Kayla Anne says

    March 7, 2012 at 1:46 pm

    Soo cuute!! I tried making marshmallows once … yea … epic fail! Haha! Definitely going to try the cake in a tin can tho! =)

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  13. Pauline A says

    March 7, 2012 at 1:47 pm

    Those vanilla cakes are so cute and they look like they’d be delish too. Definitely will try this one out!

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  14. Bookish at Breakfast says

    March 7, 2012 at 2:03 pm

    That is so adorable!!

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  15. Cassie @ Bake Your Day says

    March 7, 2012 at 2:11 pm

    How perfect is this? I love it. And happy birthday, you never have to share your cake on your birthday!

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  16. Lacy says

    March 7, 2012 at 2:29 pm

    I have been intrigued lately by marshmallow making! Adorable cake too! I have been wanting to try the canned cake thing!

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  17. Jeannette B. says

    March 7, 2012 at 2:32 pm

    I love making marshmallows over the holidays!! add a bit of peppermint extract and then dip in chocolate and sprinkle with crushed candy canes :)) pure joy in a puffy cloud that you can eat! but the birthday cake ones… oh gosh!! will have to make soon!!

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  18. Ellen says

    March 7, 2012 at 2:44 pm

    That cake is adorable, happy birthday! And I would love nothing more than to own that book. Salted caramel marshmallows?? Heck yes!

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  19. Becca Looney says

    March 7, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    This is such a great idea, and it produces a cute cake to boot! I wouldn’t mind gobbeling all of that up by myself ;)

    And the marshmallows look fantastic! Who doesn’t like birthday cake batter flavored things?

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  20. Ashley says

    March 7, 2012 at 3:04 pm

    My birthday just passed, but I wish it hadn’t yet so I’d have an excuse to make this adorable treat! Looks so amazing.

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  21. Brooke says

    March 7, 2012 at 3:20 pm

    What a great idea and I would LOVE to win that book :D

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  22. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says

    March 7, 2012 at 3:22 pm

    This is so neat! Love this idea!

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  23. Crytzer says

    March 7, 2012 at 3:26 pm

    This looks like so much fun. My son is on a gluten free diet and this is such a great idea for individual cakes for him. Thanks for the wonderful idea!

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  24. Sara Lowry says

    March 7, 2012 at 4:00 pm

    Love the idea for making marshmallows and the cake is very cute! But I would be hesitant to cook things in a tin can. They are coated with BPA, which would transfer into your food if you heated food in the can. Just some food for thought. You don’t want to be ingesting hormone mimics if you don’t have to! :-) http://www.ewg.org/reports/bisphenola

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  25. Sharon says

    March 7, 2012 at 4:10 pm

    That cake is great! I am not a big fan of throwing big parties for myself, so the idea of a personal birthday cake is perfect!

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  26. CrunchyCreamySweet says

    March 7, 2012 at 4:20 pm

    I love this recipe for a mini cake! Adorable and satisfying!

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  27. Meg S says

    March 7, 2012 at 4:21 pm

    This is so cute! And how great would it be to make your own marshmallows – love it!

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  28. Heather says

    March 7, 2012 at 4:23 pm

    Too cute! I wanna be a winner! (:

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  29. Carla says

    March 7, 2012 at 4:28 pm

    Happy birthday!! I love this post :)

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  30. Audra says

    March 7, 2012 at 4:36 pm

    Thanks Sara- I’m going to re-edit the post and make sure everyone knows not to use the coated cans. The one I used wasn’t coated. :)

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  31. Jenna D. says

    March 7, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    How fun! I can’t have dairy so the marshmellows sound like a great idea for dessert!

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  32. luv2bake says

    March 7, 2012 at 4:51 pm

    What a great idea! My daughters birthday is coming up and I can just envision a “mini cake” decorating party! How fun fer each of her guests to decorate their own little cake :) Not to mention she is WILD about marshmallows!!

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  33. Elizabeth says

    March 7, 2012 at 4:55 pm

    This looks SO delicious!

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  34. Hada_herida says

    March 7, 2012 at 5:23 pm

    oh my goodness! this is soo cute! my sister’s bday is coming up soon and i’d love to surprise her at work with one of these!! thanks for the tips!!

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  35. Naomi Kaplan says

    March 7, 2012 at 5:40 pm

    Oh man!! I am totally making the tin canned cake :) and I would also love to win the cookbook!

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  36. Amanda says

    March 7, 2012 at 5:48 pm

    Those marshmallows look delicious!

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  37. Kate says

    March 7, 2012 at 5:48 pm

    I CANNOT wait to make the tin can cake! And I’ve never even thought of homemade marshmallows!

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  38. Kelli @ The Corner Kitchen says

    March 7, 2012 at 6:59 pm

    Homemade marshmallows are the best!!

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  39. Hilary K says

    March 7, 2012 at 7:07 pm

    I run a cooking class and we are having a ‘sweet treats’ session starting in a few weeks, the tin can cakes with be perfect for the kids to make and decorate! Thanks so much for the great recipes, I am making the birthday cake marshmellows tonight!

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  40. Sarah Bulmer says

    March 7, 2012 at 7:49 pm

    Oh geez…this is so adorable! Do you mind if I steal this from you soon??? :)

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  41. Sarah S says

    March 7, 2012 at 8:03 pm

    Sounds delicious! Would love to win a copy of the cookbook!

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  42. Tania F says

    March 7, 2012 at 8:06 pm

    Love the Bday cake, perfect timing too..trying to figure out what to make for my sister-in-law this coming tuesday…Really enjoy your website, Keep up the good work!!

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  43. Maureen says

    March 7, 2012 at 8:24 pm

    You have such great ideas and fun posts. I’d love to win the book.

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  44. Waveridr731 says

    March 7, 2012 at 8:25 pm

    Love the mini cake…and perfect timing too…have a birthday coming up on tuesday and this will totally work…love your site…keep up the good work!!!

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  45. kori says

    March 7, 2012 at 9:14 pm

    I love marshmallows. If I don’t win this book, I’m buying it. Happy B-day!

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  46. laura says

    March 7, 2012 at 9:58 pm

    how stinkin’ cute!!!!! love!!! and what a great little book!

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  47. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    March 7, 2012 at 10:17 pm

    It’s such an adorable little cake! I love it! Happy Birthday :)

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  48. Kara D says

    March 8, 2012 at 12:26 am

    I’ve always wanted to make marshmallows and would love to win this book!

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  49. Michael J. McCoy says

    March 8, 2012 at 1:04 am

    Love your ideas. Love the recipes!! Would love a copy of the cookbook!!!

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  50. amy beth marantino says

    March 8, 2012 at 1:05 am

    i would love to win this prize

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  51. Kimi says

    March 8, 2012 at 1:35 am

    Awesome giveaway.

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  52. Curtinfamily07 says

    March 8, 2012 at 1:40 am

    I love marshmallows, what a FUN cookbook!

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  53. Kate S says

    March 8, 2012 at 2:01 am

    I can’t believe I’m just now finding out you can bake things in cans!! I just made brown bread and it was delish and fun to make. :)

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  54. Stephie @ Eat Your Heart Out says

    March 8, 2012 at 3:02 am

    This might be the cutest thing I’ve ever seen.

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  55. Mel says

    March 8, 2012 at 3:11 am

    Hmmmm … my birthday isn’t until November. Think anyone will notice if I start making myself mini birthday cakes in March … :)

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  56. Katrina {In Katrina's Kitchen} says

    March 8, 2012 at 3:15 am

    Love it of course!!!! :)

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  57. Baker Girl says

    March 8, 2012 at 3:21 am

    I just discovered your website just a few months ago. It rocks !!! I have made your frosted sugar cookies awesome for valentines day and gave them away for gifts everybody loved them. I have also made your coconut cookies with the sea salt Carmel they were perfect. I look forward to your new ideas every week. Can’t wait for more!

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  58. Amalia Pagura says

    March 8, 2012 at 5:52 am

    What a great idea, I love it! Having your birthday cake all to yourself is definitely the way to go :) It looks adorable and I’m sure it tastes amazing! I love the little candle :) Great giveaway too, salted caramel marshmallows sound AH-MAZING!!

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  59. Kristin says

    March 8, 2012 at 6:02 am

    How clever! Never would have thought…
    I’m dying to see inside the cover of this cookbook! I bet it’s fantastic!

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  60. Casmiles says

    March 8, 2012 at 6:29 am

    Totally forgot about tin can baking – thanks for the reminder and the precious bd cake you made for YOU. Way to go…

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  61. April Yablonovitch says

    March 8, 2012 at 6:34 am

    Genius!!!!! Im definitely trying out both recipes this week:)

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  62. Arctic4 says

    March 8, 2012 at 7:06 am

    Marshmallow heaven! Cute cake!

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  63. Abi says

    March 8, 2012 at 7:58 am

    I love all of your stories, recipes and photos! Keep them coming!!! Loving the mini birthday cake!!!

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  64. Stefanie says

    March 8, 2012 at 11:02 am

    This mini cake is such a great idea! My co-workers birthday is tomorrow and she’ll be getting this mini cake all to herself. She won’t even have to feel guilty about indulging! Thanks!

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  65. Lauren at Keep It Sweet says

    March 8, 2012 at 11:37 am

    This idea is genius! Hope you enjoyed it and the rest of your birthday:-)

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  66. theharriedcook says

    March 8, 2012 at 12:15 pm

    That’s an amazingly creative cake! Happy Birthday to you :)

    Please don’t consider this comment for the giveaway… I’m not eligible

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  67. Shume says

    March 8, 2012 at 12:34 pm

    I am new to your blog and loving everything about it. Great photos, love the stories and best of all great recipes! Can’t wait to make the mini Birthday cake.

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  68. cindyskitchen says

    March 8, 2012 at 1:01 pm

    I ‘m a marshmallow lover, so this would be perfect for me!

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  69. Beth Gallagher says

    March 8, 2012 at 1:51 pm

    Mini cake AND marshmallows? This is the best post ever! :D Would love this fab cookbook! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  70. Corisa says

    March 8, 2012 at 2:48 pm

    That cake is adorable , it was probably the perfect size for one !

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  71. Ashley says

    March 8, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    Love this cake idea, will defiantly be making it soon for a special birthday!!

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  72. Allynns says

    March 8, 2012 at 3:49 pm

    A mini Birthday Cake—amazing!

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  73. Lsbandit says

    March 8, 2012 at 4:13 pm

    I was trying to think of something creative and cute to make for my daughter to take to school for her birthday treat and now I found it! I am going to make those yummy looking marshmallows!! Thank you and Happy Birthday!

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  74. Shannon Thomas says

    March 8, 2012 at 4:22 pm

    so cute! I love the marshamallows!

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  75. Rita A says

    March 8, 2012 at 4:33 pm

    I have always wanted to make marshmallows. It looks intimidating to me.

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  76. Emily O says

    March 8, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    I cannot wait to make this cake!! I also love the idea of making my own marshmallows, unfortunatly it intimidates the heck out of me. But perhaps these are the ones to try!

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  77. Siri Pinter says

    March 8, 2012 at 4:58 pm

    I just discovered your blog and I’m an instant fan! I’ve made marshmallows before but BIRTHDAY CAKE MARSHMALLOWS! I have a friend who would LOVE this book, great giveaway and great blog!

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  78. Becky says

    March 8, 2012 at 5:24 pm

    What an adorable cake! I kept a couple tin cans awhile back just for this reason but I have yet to actually make a mini cake… I think I will have to soon!

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  79. CulinaryCrazie says

    March 8, 2012 at 5:26 pm

    I love the idea of a single serve cake. I hope you had a fantabulous birthday! I can’t wait to try the marshmallows, the only change I would make would be to coat them in dark chocolate…mmmmmmmmmm

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  80. itsgoodtobethecook.com says

    March 8, 2012 at 6:30 pm

    Love marshmallow!! Try chocolate dipped peeps! Mini cake is adorable too :)

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  81. Liz S. says

    March 8, 2012 at 6:31 pm

    I love all of your recopies!

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  82. Kelly says

    March 8, 2012 at 7:35 pm

    LOVE the tin can cake – perfect for a “half-birthday” treat!! Now to try making marshmallows……:)

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  83. Silvia says

    March 8, 2012 at 8:17 pm

    This is a GREAT idea! I’ve heard of baking cakes in tins, but have never actually seen it done. Thanks for the recipe!

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  84. MB says

    March 8, 2012 at 8:59 pm

    Oh, my, homemade marshmallows sound awesome, especially those salted caramel ones! Love the tin can cake idea. So cute! Thanks.

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  85. Carley Leavitt says

    March 8, 2012 at 9:30 pm

    I have always wanted to make homemade marshmallows but have always been a little intimated!! And birthday cake marshmallows…ahh to die for! Happy Happy Birthday!

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  86. Valleymom7 says

    March 8, 2012 at 9:46 pm

    home made marshmallows? individual birthday cakes? you’re my kind of cook/baker!

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  87. Tania says

    March 8, 2012 at 10:22 pm

    What a great idea! So cute!!!

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  88. Zoe Carmichael says

    March 8, 2012 at 10:34 pm

    This is BRILLIANT. I’ve never thought of baking anything in a can before!

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  89. Erin says

    March 8, 2012 at 10:48 pm

    That is an adorable cake! And birthday cake marshmallows!? Totally loving it. Sounds like an awesome cookbook.

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  90. Kiri W. says

    March 8, 2012 at 10:50 pm

    Happy Birthday! :) And that cake is utterly adorable, what a cute idea!

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  91. Stacey P. says

    March 8, 2012 at 10:58 pm

    Happy Birthday! I love your cakes, so many possibilities for those! The cookbook sounds like one I NEED to own, after all… marshmallows are my favorite food group :)

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  92. christy robinson says

    March 8, 2012 at 11:03 pm

    How clever are you?! I’ve never thought to bake a cake in a can!! I’ve seen so many recipes for homemade marshmallows, and I’ve been a little hesitant to make it, but yours look so fun!!

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  93. Karen says

    March 8, 2012 at 11:10 pm

    Happy Birthday! Sharing is overrated – on your birthday you deserve the whole cake. I’d love to win the book and make marshmallows for my daughter. Finally I could make something she’d really like to eat!

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  94. Alli says

    March 8, 2012 at 11:23 pm

    Love this. Look at you, upcycling, portion controlling and craving filling all in one go. Good stuff!

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  95. Lisa @ Sweet 2 Eat Baking says

    March 8, 2012 at 11:29 pm

    Oh my! This is an awesome idea. I’m wanting cake right now!

    Happy belated birthday too.

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  96. Lpelosi says

    March 8, 2012 at 11:31 pm

    Happy Birthday! I just ordered this book. I am a marshmallow junkie! I have spoiled my fam with homemade mallows. There’s no going back to store bought. I am posting chocolate covered strawberry “peeps” this week (if I can keep them long enough to snap a pic). One batch has already disappeared. Curious.

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  97. Erin says

    March 8, 2012 at 11:33 pm

    I don’t need to be entered in the giveaway, I reviewed that cookbook too!
    I just wanted to say I LOVE your little birthday cake! I love that recipe for 2 cupcakes, and this is a great idea!

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  98. Mjknitter59 says

    March 9, 2012 at 12:12 am

    What a great little cake! Perfect for the people who want a “little bit”. Portable to take just about anywhere. The possibilities are endless! I would like to to enter for the marshmallow book. The grandkids would have fun making them with me. They love marshmallows.

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  99. Nichole Talbot says

    March 9, 2012 at 12:12 am

    What a fun idea, and happy belated birthday.

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  100. Anita at Hungry Couple says

    March 9, 2012 at 12:27 am

    Well happy birthday to you! I love anything portion controlled and I’ve made cakes in jars (mostly gooey and meant to be eaten with a spoon) but a can is a great idea and a layered cake is adorable.

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  101. Rebecca @ A Dusting of Sugar says

    March 9, 2012 at 2:04 am

    Adorable, I love tiny cakes!

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  102. Greysprincess says

    March 9, 2012 at 2:37 am

    It all looks so delicious!

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  103. Kim Bee says

    March 9, 2012 at 3:08 am

    Happy Birthday. I think next year we should celebrate our birthdays together and you should totally cook. Lol. I love the cake and I adore the marshmallows. Pure genius.

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  104. Sara says

    March 9, 2012 at 3:17 am

    Great! It’s such an awesome idea to make a mini layer cake. I love your site :-)

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  105. Mylittleotter says

    March 9, 2012 at 4:00 am

    I decree: All food in this house will now be made in tin cans. So. Awesome.

    So odd that you have THAT book– I was eying it on Amazon just today.

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  106. Susnurse says

    March 9, 2012 at 4:36 am

    This is perfect when I am craving cake on my diet! thanks for the great idea!

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  107. Sarah says

    March 9, 2012 at 5:01 am

    Oh. My gosh. The more I visit your blog, the more convinced I am that you are pure genius. I LOVE marshmallows, and these are the cutest I’ve seen. Thanks for the ideas!

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  108. {Epicurean Mom} says

    March 9, 2012 at 6:12 am

    Happy Birthday my dear!! Save me a piece of that yummu cake?? ;-) It looks absolutely divine!!!

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  109. Sandie Silverman says

    March 9, 2012 at 11:56 am

    such a great idea! and such a great giveaway!

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  110. CalebsMomma says

    March 9, 2012 at 1:29 pm

    Can’t wait to try this tin can cake. Looks delicious

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  111. Dorothy at Shockinglydelicious says

    March 9, 2012 at 2:19 pm

    Genius! So, so cute. I want it now.

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  112. Andreja says

    March 9, 2012 at 2:24 pm

    Very good idea, njami
    Andreja

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  113. Amy Tolbert says

    March 9, 2012 at 2:28 pm

    adorable. I love marshmallows. :)

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  114. Debbi Doan says

    March 9, 2012 at 2:30 pm

    great idea somtimes you just want a little cake and this is it . Would love to have a new book and what fun a marshmallow one would be. Happy Birthday to you also

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  115. Neve says

    March 9, 2012 at 2:48 pm

    Last week I didn’t have a mini cake tin and I asked my boyfriend if he thought I could use a tin can. He gave me such a firm NO that I didn’t even question it. …Now this!

    Thank you Baker Chick for confirming my belief!

    I’m off to the kitchen!

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  116. Mywraps says

    March 9, 2012 at 3:16 pm

    What a fantastic idea…a mini cake…I can’t wait to make this with my two Grandchildren Julia and Trey. When I visit I do a project with them and I think
    this will be a wonderful introduction to baking for them…and fun too and the
    best part they can eat the project…I usually do a paper craft project. Thanks
    for the great idea.

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  117. Olga says

    March 9, 2012 at 3:32 pm

    Marshmallows are like bits of gooey heaven…that book is dangerous but irresistible!

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  118. Joan627 says

    March 9, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    I have to say … what is old is new again! When I was a kid, ‘last century’, :) my mom, who lived through the 1st Depression, used to make Boston brown bread in a tin can. The best part about it was that it came out with those ridges from the can and she used them as a cutting guide. Boston brown bread is really good with cream cheese.

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  119. Carolemoser says

    March 9, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    This is total awesomeness!!! Just what I need to keep my husband happy with a cake but at the same time help him watch his sugar for diabetes. LOVE IT!!!!!!

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  120. Gs300lexi says

    March 9, 2012 at 3:52 pm

    I cannot wait to make this cake!!! LOVE IT! and how cute is it???

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  121. Mary Ann Jones says

    March 9, 2012 at 4:26 pm

    How wonderful to have your own cake AND marshmallows!

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  122. Mary Ann Jones says

    March 9, 2012 at 4:27 pm

    How wonderful to have your own cake AND marshamallows!

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  123. Tara says

    March 9, 2012 at 4:38 pm

    This is awesome! My friend is getting married next year and it’s a very small wedding (10 people) – I’m going to suggest that she let me make these instead of buying a wedding cake!

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  124. Nancy R says

    March 9, 2012 at 4:46 pm

    What a fun idea. My mom used to make me my own lemon meringue pie by baking the crust in the microwave in a grab it bowl lid. Just the right size..I will try the cake out haveing never learned to “bake” in my microwave

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  125. Megan says

    March 9, 2012 at 4:49 pm

    This is such a sweet idea. This is a great way to make somebody in your life feel very special. I can’t wait to try it!

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  126. Windy Phillips says

    March 9, 2012 at 4:56 pm

    Love the mini-cakes. So going to be making some of these.

    Thanks for the cookbook giveaway!

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  127. kelly says

    March 9, 2012 at 4:57 pm

    I’ve always wanted to make my own marshmallows. Who knew there were so many flavors to fill a cookbook!

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  128. Ally says

    March 9, 2012 at 5:05 pm

    I am loving the look of those homemade marshmallows! I am all about sprinkles & I love the color they add to them. That cake is so teeny & fabulous. You can do no wrong!
    xo
    http://allykayler.blogspot.com/

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  129. Lisa H says

    March 9, 2012 at 5:06 pm

    This is so adorable! Love the tiny cakes, they are just too cute! Can’t wait to try it

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  130. Jroberts711 says

    March 9, 2012 at 5:08 pm

    What size tin can do we use?

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  131. Crzarp says

    March 9, 2012 at 5:11 pm

    ahppy B day

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  132. riac129 says

    March 9, 2012 at 5:16 pm

    Yum!!

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  133. riac129 says

    March 9, 2012 at 5:16 pm

    Yum!!

    Reply
  134. Bellefemmesmith says

    March 9, 2012 at 5:17 pm

    I cannot wait to make a batch of these little beauties!!!!! what a great idea

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  135. Jen says

    March 9, 2012 at 5:49 pm

    Happy Birthday!! I’m so glad you made yourself a cake – everyone does indeed deserve a little for their birthday. And congrats on making the top 9! That is a fantastic birthday surprise!

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  136. Susan says

    March 9, 2012 at 6:18 pm

    You clever girl, you!

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  137. Ihatefishies says

    March 9, 2012 at 6:36 pm

    My boys are marshmallow fiends, but I am all about the little cake. So cute.

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  138. Betsy says

    March 9, 2012 at 6:42 pm

    This beautiful little cake certainly caught my eye. Will have to try it along with the marshmallows!

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  139. Mariah Magagnotti says

    March 9, 2012 at 6:50 pm

    This looks great!

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  140. Maggieliuzza says

    March 9, 2012 at 7:39 pm

    I love these little cakes…..would be great for my daughters 6th “Fairy Birthday Party” !!! She’s going to love making them with me!!!! Thank you!

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  141. Dawn Pefley says

    March 9, 2012 at 7:59 pm

    O…M…Goodness I am in total awe of this post. THANK YOU FOR SHARING!!!

    Reply
  142. Vicki Elizabeth says

    March 9, 2012 at 8:05 pm

    Those marshmallows are too cute! I think if you add sprinkles to anything it’s an instant favorite!

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  143. Katherine T says

    March 9, 2012 at 8:29 pm

    I’ve always wanted to try my hand at marshmallows! They look easy enough but completely hard at the same time!

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  144. Donnabzy says

    March 9, 2012 at 8:36 pm

    Yum! I’ve never yet made marshmallows but that book looks like a great way to start! Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
  145. Bobbi says

    March 9, 2012 at 8:40 pm

    Wow, amazing! I love these recipes. I can’t wait to try them out! Wonderful!

    Reply
  146. Katsrulz says

    March 9, 2012 at 8:42 pm

    I’m gluten free, dairy free (celiac) and would love to try some different marshmallow recipes! Pick me!!

    Reply
  147. Sarah M. says

    March 9, 2012 at 9:12 pm

    What a great idea! I’d love to learn how to make marshmallows :)

    Reply
  148. Jenny says

    March 9, 2012 at 9:18 pm

    Love it! Great idea birthday surprise for coworkers.

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  149. The Foodie, RD says

    March 9, 2012 at 9:19 pm

    Brilliant! This is terrific!

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  150. Lisa S. says

    March 9, 2012 at 10:01 pm

    What a great idea. Can’t wait to try it!

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  151. Amanda Morrissey says

    March 9, 2012 at 10:14 pm

    That is just so adorable! :-)

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  152. Jenna says

    March 9, 2012 at 10:20 pm

    How fun! This may be a dumb question, but how do you know if the can has a toxic substance coating it? Are we just talking a soup can from the pantry? Or is there one I should purchase somewhere?

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  153. Sperky says

    March 9, 2012 at 10:54 pm

    How fun! These remind me of cakes my mother made when I was little. They were a heavier cake without icing =( These are FABULOUS! I am always craving cake with icing, but don’t make it because I would eat the whole thing myself! Thanks for sharing, Now I can have my cake AND eat it too =)

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  154. Elizabedu3 says

    March 9, 2012 at 11:29 pm

    I can’t wait to make this cute little birthday cake. What a cleaver idea!

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  155. Jen D says

    March 10, 2012 at 12:35 am

    These are the perfect size for my granddaughters birthday cakes! Then we can actually have a finger free cake to cut!

    Reply
  156. Zgzuly says

    March 10, 2012 at 1:45 am

    Hey Baker chick :)
    My name is Zuleima and im not a very good and experienced baker but your recipes always come out so good i love them.

    Reply
  157. Kuuipo says

    March 10, 2012 at 2:03 am

    My granddaughter would love these cute cakes and adorable marshmallow treats!

    Reply
  158. Amma512 says

    March 10, 2012 at 2:32 am

    With my 7 grand children birthday cakes get expensive so the can cake and the marshmallows are gonna be the best money saver ever…Thanks for posting

    Reply
  159. Kerri says

    March 10, 2012 at 2:55 am

    This is a splendid alternative to a cupcake! I am saving this recipe for a very special occassion (or cake craving emergency). Thank you!!!!

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  160. Lianne says

    March 10, 2012 at 3:13 am

    I just booked our group camping trip (15 to 20 families) for this summer, and flavoured marshmallows for the fire are a GREAT idea… it’s hard coming up with ways to keep my status as one of the cooler moms, but this will guarantee it.

    Reply
  161. YODI says

    March 10, 2012 at 3:27 am

    I LOVE THIS…I AM GOING CAMPING AND THIS WILL BE A WONDERFUL WAY TO TREAT THE KIDS TO THEIR OWN DESSERT!!! WHAT FUN AND NO PANS TO CLEAN UP

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  162. Lisa NY says

    March 10, 2012 at 3:48 am

    Those marshmallows are so cute!

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  163. Audra says

    March 10, 2012 at 6:33 am

    Hey Jenna- after doing some research- the chemical (called BPA) is found on many cans, but most Organic brands don’t use it. I used a can of Organic Beans that I don’t think used it. I’d do your own research and see…I think that if the can is washed out well either way it’s Ok- but that’s just me :)

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  164. Audra says

    March 10, 2012 at 6:33 am

    I used a 15 oz can!

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  165. Sandra says

    March 10, 2012 at 2:05 pm

    What a coincidence! I just made a batch of tin can cakes and shipped them off to my out of state children. Of course I saved a few for home. Looking forward to trying your recipe. Hope your birthday was fun!

    Reply
  166. Barbara says

    March 10, 2012 at 2:46 pm

    I love that you put in yellow cake mix into the marshmallows! What a great idea! Great post and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you!!

    Reply
  167. Janemacdesign says

    March 10, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    It’s so great to have recipes with small portions. And, I noticed that you have a lot of recipes with vanilla paste, I too, am a huge fan of the stuff.

    Reply
  168. Sarah E. says

    March 10, 2012 at 11:04 pm

    I make my own birthday cakes all the time! Nothing wrong with that :)

    Those marshmallows sound amazing – and the cake is adorable!

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  169. Daniel Weeks says

    March 11, 2012 at 12:25 am

    wow reinventing the cupcake AND the marshmallow! I must try these!

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  170. Julie says

    March 11, 2012 at 6:22 am

    Those marshmallows are gorgeous! They’d be a great treat all by themselves. :)
    Julieintheskywithdiamonds(at)verizon(dot)net

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  171. JulieAnn Thomas says

    March 11, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    Happy Birthday :) That cake is too cute!

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  172. Young Scholar says

    March 11, 2012 at 8:25 pm

    What an amazing idea! So cute! Happy late birthday!

    Reply
  173. Colleen Bauer says

    March 11, 2012 at 11:13 pm

    That cake is adorable! I love that it’s the perfect size for the birthday boy or girl! And the marshmallows are adorable. Can’t wait to try! Thanks for sharing.

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  174. Heather Roberts-VanSickle says

    March 12, 2012 at 1:04 am

    Those birthday cake marshmallows made me weep with joy! Then I saw the book and I swooned a bit! My little guy can’t eat regular marshmallows b/c they have artificial colors (insane yes?) so I LOVE making homemade ones for him. We can make all sorts of flavors and they’e so much yummier than the bagged ones! :D

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  175. Rachel (teacher-chef) says

    March 12, 2012 at 1:07 am

    Happy Belated Birthday! I wonder how it would work to make the cake in tuna cans & then just level each one of those. This is adorable & YAY for March Babies :-)

    Reply
  176. Fatbottomedtee says

    March 12, 2012 at 5:23 am

    So happy to find these recipes!! It’s my Aunt’s birthday this week and this will be the perfect size cake for her. I will try the marshmallows for an added treat! Thanks so much for sharing!!

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  177. Amanda @ Foodfascinations says

    March 12, 2012 at 8:54 pm

    I love this idea! It would be fun to make a bunch of these in different sizes. Happy Belated Birthday!

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  178. Kita says

    March 23, 2012 at 2:01 am

    How freakin cute is this? Im sorry Im so late to your birthday buuuut Happy Birthday! This is the perfect cake for a celebration – I always just give away all the leftovers anyway. ;)

    Reply
  179. The Kook @ The Kitchen Kook says

    January 30, 2013 at 5:56 pm

    This is super cute! I love this idea. :)

    Reply

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