Maybe you had a celebration and everyone was a bit too full for dessert (unthinkable!) or maybe you just got the baking bug and couldn’t help making that cake just because. Whatever the reason, if you find yourself with a lot of leftover cake, have no fear! My easy ideas will help you repurpose that cake into entirely new dishes that are just as delicious.
Add Leftover Cake to a Smoothie for a Delicious Dessert Mash-up
Use dry leftover cake as a base for an epic ice cream sundae as seen in my recipe above.
Make Leftover Cake Into a Frozen Treat
Use a round cookie cutter to cut your leftover cake into ice cream sandwich size portions. Dip in melted chocolate and garnish with sprinkles, nuts or chocolate chips. These freeze really well so go ahead and make a large batch!
Related: Ice Cream Sandwiches for a Sweet Summer Treat
Toast Leftover Cake to Add Texture to Parfaits
Cut up leftover cake and toast it on low in the oven until crisp. Top your yogurt and granola with it for an extra punch of flavour and texture. Try it with a fig compote for a delicious sweet parfait.
Use Leftover Cake to Make Multi-Use Cake Crumbs
Make multipurpose cake crumbs from your leftover cake and to a frosted cake for texture or find a great cake crumb cookie recipe and add them.
See More: Classic Cake Recipes and Expert Advice for a Perfect Bake
Make a Carnival-Worthy Treat
Cut up chunks of cake and add them to pancake batter before frying or deep-frying in oil for a treat that will transport you straight to a summer carnival.
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