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Make a Chocolate Pull Me Up Cake

Bake and assemble a chocolate pull me up cake using simple steps, frosting, and a hidden ribbon that reveals candy when pulled, with adult help.

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Step-by-step guide to make a Chocolate Pull Me Up Cake

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What you need

Boxed chocolate cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, mixing bowl and whisk, two round cake pans, parchment paper, aluminum foil, clean paper towel tube, long ribbon, small plastic bag, wrapped candies, frosting, spatula, cooling rack, oven mitts, adult supervision required

Step 1

Ask an adult to preheat the oven to the temperature listed on the cake mix box.

Step 2

Grease the two round cake pans with a little oil or cooking spray.

Step 3

Line the greased pans with parchment paper so the cakes won’t stick.

Step 4

Make the chocolate cake batter in the mixing bowl following the package directions.

Step 5

Pour the batter evenly into the two prepared pans.

Step 6

Ask an adult to place the pans in the oven and bake the cakes until a toothpick comes out clean.

Step 7

Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the cakes from the pans and cool them completely on a cooling rack.

Step 9

Wrap the clean paper towel tube tightly in aluminum foil to make a smooth foil-lined tunnel.

Step 10

Use a round cutter or a knife to cut a centered hole through each cooled cake to make a tunnel.

Step 11

Insert the foil-lined tube through the hole in the bottom cake so the tube stands upright above the cake.

Step 12

Tie the wrapped candies inside the small plastic bag and secure the bag to one end of the ribbon with a knot.

Step 13

Feed the free end of the ribbon down through the tube until the candy bag rests at the bottom of the tube.

Step 14

Spread frosting around the tube on the top of the bottom cake then carefully place the second cake on top aligning the tunnels and frost and decorate the outside of the assembled cake.

Step 15

Share your finished Chocolate Pull Me Up Cake on DIY.org.

Final steps

You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!

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Help!?

What can I use instead of a paper towel tube or parchment paper if I can't find them?

If you don't have a paper towel tube use a clean toilet paper tube wrapped tightly in aluminum foil for the foil-lined tunnel, and if you lack parchment paper grease the two round cake pans well and dust them with flour before pouring the batter to follow the 'grease the two round cake pans' and 'line the greased pans' steps without sticking.

What should I do if the tunnel collapses or the cakes stick when I cut the centered hole?

If the tunnel collapses or the cakes stick while you 'use a round cutter or a knife to cut a centered hole,' chill the cooled cakes for 20–30 minutes, use a sharp serrated knife or a warmed cutter to cut slowly, and keep the foil-lined tube in place to support the tunnel while assembling.

How can I adapt this activity for different ages so it's safe and fun?

For younger kids let them help pour batter and decorate in the 'pour the batter' and 'frost and decorate' steps while an adult handles oven and cutting tasks, and for older kids let them measure, mix, cut the tunnel, thread the ribbon and secure the candy bag with supervision.

How can we make the Pull Me Up Cake more special or creative?

To personalize the cake, swap in flavored frosting, use colored ribbons and themed wrapped candies in the 'tie the wrapped candies' step, pipe decorative frosting around the foil-lined tube during 'spread frosting around the tube,' or add extra surprise tunnels before you 'share your finished Chocolate Pull Me Up Cake on DIY.org.'

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Facts about baking and cake decorating for kids

🍰 The word “cake” comes from the Old Norse word 'kaka' — people have been making cakes for centuries!

🍫 Chocolate is made from cacao beans and was originally enjoyed as a bitter drink by ancient Mesoamerican cultures.

🧁 Buttercream is a classic frosting made from butter and sugar — it's smooth, spreadable, and perfect for decorating.

🎉 Surprise or 'piñata' cakes hide candies inside for a fun reveal — your pull-me-up cake is a playful twist on that idea!

🎀 Ribbons are made from materials like silk, cotton, or polyester and work well as a safe pull to reveal hidden treats.

How do I make a Chocolate Pull Me Up Cake with a hidden ribbon surprise?

Preheat oven and bake two round chocolate cake layers (or use store-bought). Let cool fully. Cut a small circular cavity from the center of the bottom layer. Put candies in a small food-safe bag or plastic cup and tie or tape a ribbon to it. Thread the ribbon through the cavity so the candy sits inside, then place the top layer and frost to seal. Adult should handle cutting and oven work; child can mix, fill, thread ribbon, and decorate.

What materials and ingredients do I need for a Chocolate Pull Me Up Cake?

You’ll need cake ingredients (flour, sugar, cocoa, eggs, butter/oil, baking powder, milk) or a boxed chocolate cake mix, frosting (store-bought or homemade), round cake pans, mixing bowls, spatula, knife for trimming, a small food-safe bag or mini cup for candies, ribbon (thin and food-safe), candies, parchment paper, cooling rack, and oven mitts. Also have a piping bag or offset spatula for decorating. Adult supervision required for oven and knives.

What ages is this Chocolate Pull Me Up Cake activity suitable for?

This activity suits children about 6 and up with close adult supervision for baking and cutting. Younger kids (3–5) can join by pouring sprinkles, placing candies into the bag, and decorating the frosted cake. Older kids (10+) can take on measuring, mixing, and assembling with guidance. Always supervise around hot ovens and small candies to manage choking risks and keep things safe and fun.

What are the benefits, safety tips, and variations for a pull-me-up cake?

Benefits include following steps, measuring practice, fine motor skills, and creative decorating—plus the excitement of a surprise reveal. Safety tips: adults handle the oven, knives, and cutting; keep ribbon and small candies away from toddlers; use a food-safe container so candy doesn’t touch ribbon; cut ribbon to avoid long loops. Variations: use cupcakes with a candy core, vanilla or gluten-free cake, confetti instead of candy, or a small toy inside for non-food surprises.

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