Does anyone still remember “the cake is a lie” meme from a decade ago? It was a catchphrase popularized in the game Portal, simply meaning that one’s promised reward is merely a fictitious motivator.

This video shows how to make two playful novelty cakes. The first is a cartoon-style bug cake with a green striped body, a smiling face, and colorful fondant insects on top. The second is a snack tube ...