Inexpensive Idea for a Summer/Pool Party ~ Beach Ball Cake

Not only is this Beach Ball Cake fun for kids to eat at a pool party or any kind of summer themed party, it is inexpensive and extremely easy to make!!! All you have to do is make a box cake of any flavor you choose and the frosting can be just plain white like the one I made or add blue food coloring [if you use it].  I wanted to take the cake out from the glass dish, but was scared it would turn into a crumpled mess so opted for leaving it in... he, he! To draw my beach ball design, I used a toothpick and then filled each section with one color of M&M's until each section was all filled. It didn't look summer-y enough to me, so I added blue sprinkle around the ball. You could either leave it as is or outline it with chocolate cookie icing or black decorating gel. 
The outcome? A frugal cake that is sure to be enjoyed by kids!

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