How to Make a Treasure Chest Cake

What you will need:

  • One 13- x 9- x 2-inch cake
  • 6 cups chocolate frosting
  • Edible treasures, for example chocolate coins, Rolo candies, chocolate almond kisses or Necco wafers
  • Red fruit leather by the foot
  • Jelly beans
  • Candy jewels, such as candy necklaces and rock candy
  • Graham Crackers (Optional)

Directions:

Cut a section approximately 2-inches wide in the center of the cake. The two remaining 5 1/2- x 9- x 2-inch rectangular pieces will form the bottom and top of the chest. Slice the 2-inch section on an angle to form two long triangular wedges.  Place the wedges on the bottom half of the chest, about an inch apart. Both wedges should face the same direction (tall end toward the front of the cake) as they will support the top of the treasure chest and keep it propped open. Then frost the bottom half of the cake, including the wedges.

To add further support for the top of the chest, stand a few large gold coins under the lid. With the "hinged" end at the back, place the top of the chest on the bottom and frost. Wrap the fruit leather straps around the chest to look like the material holding it together and press jelly bean "nails" into the frosting alongside the straps. Fill the chest and the surrounding area with edible treasures and jewels. 

If you would like your chest to be on the beach, cover the platter it stands on with graham cracker “sand.”