DIY Despicable me minion cake

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With Despicable me 2 coming out this July, I know many kids (and adults) will be hoping for a cute despicable me minion cake for their birthdays. My aunts and I had made a minion cake last year (for my uncle.. he very loudly made it clear that he wouldn’t settle for anything less). Unfortunately, I didn’t really think to document the process that well so here are a few iphone pics that I thought to take during the 10 hour process.

Here are a few photos and DIY tips if you want to make your own Despicable Me minion cake!

You will need to bake more than one round cake that you will use to layer to give the minion some height.

Then you’ll have to carve the cake to give it a rounder smoother more minion-esqe shape to it. We used a lid to help guide us and ensure that it stayed round. It will be easier to cut if you let the cake cool. If you cut while it’s warm, it’s more likely to crumble.

Once you’ve shaped your cakes, you can start the fun part – DECORATING!

When colouring fondant, use a paste or a powder. The liquid food colouring will completely throw off the consistency of your fondant and it will be very difficult to get the bright vibrant colours needed for the minion.

While my aunt covered the cakes with fondant, I started working on the little details like his little hairs and eyes. Make sure you dust your surface with icing sugar to make it easier to remove the fondant after you roll it. Other wise it will stick and all your efforts to roll it out will be in vain. We couldn’t find cookie cutters that were the perfect size so we used drinking glasses instead.
despicable me minion eyes

We used a tooth pick to add the little details like the stitching in the overalls and buttons.
despicable me minion cake
Use a little bit of water to ‘glue’ all the pieces together.



That little tongue is just too cute!
1:15am and we’re finally finished!

Bye bye little guy! You were delicious!

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33 Thoughts to DIY Despicable me minion cake

  1. Sam Robertson Reply June 26, 2013 at 4:56 pm

    This looks super fun!! Good job on the colors too!

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  2. Sam Robertson Reply June 26, 2013 at 4:56 pm

    This looks super fun!! Good job on the colors too!

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  3. YashY Reply June 26, 2013 at 5:03 pm

    so cute! you make it look so easy…

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  4. YashY Reply June 26, 2013 at 5:03 pm

    so cute! you make it look so easy…

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  5. ashleigh kendall Reply August 5, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    hi ya this is ashleigh just asking do you make cakes for people . because my partner would like a minions cake for this birthday in december
    just email me back please if not do you know where i can get one from
    thank you

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  6. ashleigh kendall Reply August 5, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    hi ya this is ashleigh just asking do you make cakes for people . because my partner would like a minions cake for this birthday in december
    just email me back please if not do you know where i can get one from
    thank you

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  7. Ngoc Nguyen Reply August 5, 2013 at 7:41 pm

    Hi Ashleigh,

    Unfortunately, I only make cakes for friends and family as a hobby. I’m not really sure where you can order one from.

    Sorry! But thank you for visiting my blog 🙂

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  8. Ngoc Nguyen Reply August 5, 2013 at 7:41 pm

    Hi Ashleigh,

    Unfortunately, I only make cakes for friends and family as a hobby. I’m not really sure where you can order one from.

    Sorry! But thank you for visiting my blog 🙂

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  9. savannah Reply August 7, 2013 at 5:21 pm

    his tounge looks funny

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  10. savannah Reply August 7, 2013 at 5:21 pm

    his tounge looks funny

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    • Ngoc Nguyen Reply September 3, 2013 at 8:10 pm

      haha I love it! I think it makes him so cute.

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  11. cathy Reply August 19, 2013 at 1:56 am

    hi, please visit also my blog for my minion cake creation
    http://www.katzsweettreats.blogspot.com/2013/08/my-minion-cake-just-last-week-i-have.html

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  12. cathy Reply August 19, 2013 at 1:56 am

    hi, please visit also my blog for my minion cake creation
    http://www.katzsweettreats.blogspot.com/2013/08/my-minion-cake-just-last-week-i-have.html

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  13. Lymarie Melecio Reply August 30, 2013 at 9:05 pm

    HI I JUST SAW THAT U GUYS PUT THE CAKE COVER W FONDANT IN THE FRIDGE. WHEN U TAKE IT OUT IT DOESNT SWEET OR GET STICKY. IT HAPPENS TO ME ALL THE TIME. HOW CAN U PUT IT AND IT NOT GET MESSED UP.

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    • Ngoc Nguyen Reply September 3, 2013 at 8:09 pm

      I think it depends on the humidity of your fridge. Ours is a little misty when we first take it out but dries up once it’s left sitting out for a little while. I heard if you cover it with a cardboard box, that helps?

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  14. Lymarie Melecio Reply August 30, 2013 at 9:05 pm

    HI I JUST SAW THAT U GUYS PUT THE CAKE COVER W FONDANT IN THE FRIDGE. WHEN U TAKE IT OUT IT DOESNT SWEET OR GET STICKY. IT HAPPENS TO ME ALL THE TIME. HOW CAN U PUT IT AND IT NOT GET MESSED UP.

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    • Ngoc Nguyen Reply September 3, 2013 at 8:09 pm

      I think it depends on the humidity of your fridge. Ours is a little misty when we first take it out but dries up once it’s left sitting out for a little while. I heard if you cover it with a cardboard box, that helps?

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  15. Jazzy Reply September 3, 2013 at 2:01 pm

    Making this for my despicable me obsessed cousin for his 4th birthday! XD

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  16. Jazzy Reply September 3, 2013 at 2:01 pm

    Making this for my despicable me obsessed cousin for his 4th birthday! XD

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  17. elle Reply September 4, 2013 at 9:07 am

    Wow you make it look easy!

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  18. Jen M. Reply January 7, 2014 at 8:27 pm

    I was wondering if you recall about how much fondant you used. I am going to make this for my 5 year old who is turning 6 soon. I am purchasing Wilton White fondant and have 2 boxes. Wondering if I need more….
    Thanks for you help!
    Jen
    Navarre, FL

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    • Ngoc Nguyen Reply January 7, 2014 at 8:43 pm

      Hi Jen,

      We bought two boxes but we also had a bit of fondant left over from some past cakes. I think 2 will be enough depending on the size of your cake pans. I used 8 inch pans for his body.

      I’d start with covering the actual minion first and then just use the left over bits and pieces to cover the little minion’s cake, or use butter cream if you’re really short on fondant.

      Good luck! I’m sure he’ll love it 🙂

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  19. Jen M. Reply January 7, 2014 at 8:27 pm

    I was wondering if you recall about how much fondant you used. I am going to make this for my 5 year old who is turning 6 soon. I am purchasing Wilton White fondant and have 2 boxes. Wondering if I need more….
    Thanks for you help!
    Jen
    Navarre, FL

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  20. Chris Reply February 6, 2014 at 4:35 pm

    You did a fantastic job! There’s just no way that I could possibly eat the little guy. Well… maybe a little taste from somewhere in the back. But that’s it!

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    • Ngoc Nguyen Reply February 6, 2014 at 6:27 pm

      Haha thanks Chris! Ya it’s always a little painful when you have to cut into something that you spent hours making!

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  21. Chris Reply February 6, 2014 at 4:35 pm

    You did a fantastic job! There’s just no way that I could possibly eat the little guy. Well… maybe a little taste from somewhere in the back. But that’s it!

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  22. Ashton Reply May 6, 2014 at 3:01 am

    Awesome cake I will make one

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  23. Ashton Reply May 6, 2014 at 3:02 am

    Awesome cake I will make one tooo

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    • Ngoc Nguyen Reply May 6, 2014 at 3:19 am

      Thanks Ashton! Good luck with your cake 🙂

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  24. Ashton Reply May 6, 2014 at 3:02 am

    Awesome cake I will make one tooo

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