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I Turned a $20 Grocery Store Cake into a $1000 Wedding Cake
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- Published on Mar 4, 2026
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Today Jonny attempts to turn $20 grocery store sheet cakes into a gourmet $1000 wedding cake. Will his cake be fit for a black tie event?
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“this one’s pretty let’s destroy it - my college boyfriend to me” so we’ve all just lived the same life
Johnny is quickly becoming my favorite white guy on RUclips purely because of his chaotic energy 🫶🫶
This is the craziest comment of all time I love you
Unapologetically apologetic 😂
I know that's white!
yeah I'm pretty sure my husband noticed my latest youtube fixation.
@MichelleCallahantell ur hubby hi for me
😂😂😂 I was not expecting that fact about your bother😂😂😂😂
Never let them know your next move.
lol I was kind of convinced he didn't have a brother after the way he spent his Is It Cake money..
@MichelleCallahangiiiirrrlll drag me
@ddddbbbb5I’m in shock
I bet neither was his brother.
I love the tangents. It's so relatable I feel like we're actually there with you. In the most non-creepy way, I swear. 😅
No creepiness detected
14:15 Johnny never shut tf up thank you
Okay good bc I don’t know how
Johnny isn’t Johnny without a yap frankly
0:10 “I’m not a wedding cake…” Thank you for dispelling the rumors.
I enjoyed this format a lot. While it is mostly for the bit, you are showing people that they can actually take something inexpensive and make them into something more excitement. How about a baby shower cake? Like a bear (otter, cub)? I am still waiting for a Mama Cakes collab as well.
Mama Cakes to come soon!
@thejonnycakes I can't wait! And can I say, I see you changing up the background decor with every video. (even if the rainbow isn't in order)
Tell mama cakes I’m one of her gay fans
Here for the tangents!! And to be honest the home renovation RUclips interest was a bit of a surprise! 😂
Haha I’m full of surprise (singular).
Hell no I don’t want you to stay on topic! I want the video to last as long as possible. You are so entertaining.
I like that JonnyCakes gives the energy of not waiting till the water is clear, but fully prepared to give the rebuttle "well its only natural"
I’m in shock
I really appreciate your upbeat cadence when you talk. I’m generally a down person so it’s nice to watch your light hearted cooking videos. Thank you Johnny 🫶🏼
This makes me so happy!
Me too I love it 😊😊
As a wedding designer and planner, wedding cakes are surprisingly, not that expensive anymore, because so few people want to do them. On average a 3 tier is going for about $800. I agree $700 would be max. If it was a four tier cake, or even bigger, it would definitely be more expensive and closer to 1k.
$700-800 for a cake is still a lot of money though. Not saying it’s not the price or worth it for the work, but it’s still expensive.
@s.a.4358 I mean yes and no. Cakes are time-consuming, ingredients are expensive nowadays, and it takes planning and talent. Most of my couples are spending around $300-$400 for a sweetheart cake (single 8 inch or 6 & 8 inch depending on baker) just for them. I'm not saying $700-$800 isn't a lot of money, because it is. But it's a wedding and you're feeding 100 or more people cake.
@KMMC7349 it’s the “it’s a wedding” argument though. A lot of cakes of the same size are cheaper if not for a wedding - calling it a wedding cake often makes people put up the prices but the ingredients, time, etc are the same for a cake of the same size and type that is not a wedding cake. Maybe a wedding cake will be more intricately decorated, but even that is not always the case. And I say that as someone who both bought a wedding cake last year, and who bakes a lot so I know the costs and effort involved.
I love your chaotic energy. It makes your videos so much better. Don't you dare make shorter videos.
You got it babes, I won't!
Dude, go on as many tangents as you want because I am here for it!
The cake turned out so cute, if a little heteronormative, lol.
HeteroCakes is my new name
@thejonnycakes😂nooooo
Johnnys brother watching this and hearing the sip story now being public knowledge 😂
He doesn’t watch my videos don’t worry lol
when he stops what hes doing with his hand over his mouth and says his brother got freaking CIRCUMCISED TWICE LMAO when i say i screamed cried snorted threw up i am obsessed w u jonny
I’m so sorry
@thejonnycakesno no no don't be sorry it was comedy genius 😂❤ i'm sorry for your brother 😅
On behalf of my roommate who doesn’t comment on anything - “I’m here for the tangents, Johnnifer!”
Jonnifer Maniston is my drag name
As a brit, i appreciate the 11pm drop, last thing i watch pre sleep, the chaotic Jonny energy is a great way to end the day
Yesss same. Literally just got in bed and was relieved to see it haha. Bit of light late night entertainment.
Aww cheerio mate (does that mean goodnight?)
@thejonnycakes not officially but you know what I'll take it
@thejonnycakes cheerio means “goodbye” (said in a cheerful tone, whether you’re parting ways temporarily or permanently).
The sound levels are too chaotic for bed time but I will be back for this.
would watch a sequel tbh i wanna see more of what’s in the hat
Oh there will be more
I used to work in a Kroger bakery and good lord that frosting was the most frustrating thing to work with. I can imagine its similar to the Walmart frosting
You feel my pain!
Neverrrrr stop going on tangents!! I don’t generally enjoy baking content, but I watch all your videos religiously because of your insane chaotic hilarious energy. It’s so fun to watch, please don’t change!! ❤
I'm so glad! I will never stop yappin.
I wouldn’t pay more than $400 😅
Pretty. As a bride from 1982 (who's "color" was dusty rose), a real vintage cake would've had pillars between the layers. After watching Princess Diana's wedding, we wanted our cakes to be as tall as possible and our bridal gown sleeves as puffy as possible....lol
We love hearing tangents that result in cake. Honestly, that is your genius. Just enough anecdotes built into your cake making and cake decorating tips. That feels like your niche to me and is why I watch. You're our gay uncle or nephew or best friend who makes interesting cakes and tells funny stories. Because you don't do that on purpose, because that's naturally you, that's where you thrive and vibe ❤😊
All of your Easy Bake content is SO impressive! Please 🙏 keep creating Easy Bake videos because they are always a joy to watch 😃
And MORE TRIXE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Okay what should I make next?
@thejonnycakes you should do a Sunday dinner next for your ex bake series! Also Love your videos
@thejonnycakes Can you do a belated 4th of July "cook out" in the Easy Bake? or is that too lame :/
Upscale Bakery Case!
When my skies turn gray, Johnny is here to make the rain go away. Thanks Johnny!
Oh please continue to go on tangents! It saves me from having to find a new video to watch to fill the void
You get me 😭
I love that Andrew said it's not about the cake, it's about the value of your skill! Preach!
Hell yes Andrew
I don't mind the tangents. It makes your videos more fun. I love your long videos. Don't shorten them. Loved the video😊😊
The tangents keep my neurospicy ADHD brain from getting bored. It’s the same reason I watch so much Mythical Kitchen
Glad to hear it
Comment something crazy I’m in a chaotic mood and will respond
I'm going to leave the U.S. and immigrate to a Country I have never been to. 😳
Mines pretty crazy 😂😂😂
@LeopardChickyou’re probably better off tbh
My birthday is on Thursday and I’m watching this video as I bake my own birthday cake. Just finished making homemade Carmel, and now the chocolate cake. Making a Samoa cake inspired by Johnny the Girl Scout 🍪
Wombats make cube shaped- this is a food channel... "chocolate chips".
Jonny Cakes channel is my favorite tangent. Don’t stop!
Today I learned your brother got the tip snipped twice. Thank you for sharing that 😂😂😂. ILY.
"I want to make it blush pink"
Proceeds to make it a super bright pink 😂😂
Listen I overshot
Would love a series where you end up recreating all of the wedding cake ideas that were submitted! Maybe give inspiration to those making their own wedding cakes 😊
I'm engaged but not getting married for like 2 years, but I'm looking forward to the cake testing portion of wedding planning. $1000 seems like a lot for a cake, but if I want it to taste good and be edible (not styofoam) it does cost a lot. You are hilarious Johnny and I loved how you tried your best for this cake but it didn't want to coopoerate because it was so cheap and not real butter lol
I LOVE the tangents Jonny. It’s like at least 30% of why I watch. The other reason being the amazing cakes, of course 😄
10:16 as French person, the way you pronounced Bonne Maman was my 13th reason
I am here to help support Johnny’s virality 😭✨💕 he deserves the algorithm’s love because his content is just so entertaining and joyful to me in this sad sad world 🥲
😂❤
I absolutely love the tangents. It's relatable. It's also SO me. 😂
you and rosanna are my favorite bakers to watch, ywo different tones i know😂😂😂but i think you two have good chemistry even. i think you should co host the 2nd try morning show they were pitching in Rosanna's pod
I actually appreciate budgeting stuff because it gives me comfort knowing that with practice and skill, anyone could do a somewhat decent cake
Totally! These cakes go far.
I love Jonny dropping a little bit of lore about his mom. Mom has a thing for Tom's.
about crumbcoating tiny cakes - put into the cakes two skewers and hold them in your hand like chopsticks, holding the cake in place and work the buttercream in with the other hand
To save money when I got married, I ordered two white round cakes of different sizes from the local grocery store, then stacked them myself and added fresh flowers and a glass topper. It was pretty and tasted good! I also ordered an extra sheet cake to make serving easier.
I’m getting married the end of this month and that’s my plan as well.
Oh my god, that's so smart!
The cake baker in me is absolutely screaming at the idea of even attempting to sell this for $1000.
Right? ? That $360/$500 US/CA was legit
I love all the talking you do, Johnny! You're very entertaining to watch.
I can watch anyone make a cake I watch Johnny for the chaos and his commentary!
Please continue to go off on your tangents and explain what you’re doing, I love this setup!! You’re the best and the cake came out cute as always
I got my wedding cake at Wal-Mart 24 years ago. I ordered a half sheet cake with a 4 inch round on it. We loved it.
Redemption arc for wedding cakes! With different stores (Publix, Sam's, Costco, etc.)
I would love to see you create this cake as it should be, elevated to your professional standards into a real $2200 cake. Then use that one at your wedding when you marry Cake Twink. If he takes your last name, does that mean he would be Cake Cakes?
When Johnny said home renovation videos and broadway musicals I literally cackled. Sis we been knew, those aren’t surprising 😭
I love people who give compliments over the phone… it’s always so unexpected ❤
Used to work for an arcade place that threw birthday parties and the parents would give the hosts/waitstaff the leftover cake. Walmart always got thrown away unless it was whipped icing. Kroger was partially eaten. But Costco? We FOUGHT over the Costco cakes 🤣
My family stated getting Whole Foods cake about 7 years ago and have never looked back. They have the best cakes!
Love the tangents, keep them coming!
Very alike my thought patterns, random and meandering at times, but wow what a picture you paint with your stories 😂
I'm forever gratefull to the try guys for introducing me to Jonny
It was so amazing and satisfying to watch him scrape off all the frostings so cleanly!
7:02 lmaoooo i love you Jonny
Never change Jonny! Tangents are my favourite part of the show. 😂
I'm totally good with as many Johnny tangents as we can manage.
I remember being so excited to see Andrew on is it cake because he’s from Iowa and so am I! His look is so fun I’m glad to see him in this!
We come for the baking, we stay for the tangents
I just said OMG when you shared the fun tip for a piping bag in a glass...brilliant!
Jonny, I watch you, because I love what you do, including rambling on and on about everything else. Your stories are super fun.
That Iowa comment stung. 😞 Also accurate. This is from someone who is a Midwestern.
My feed has been so full of Jonny recently, absolutely love it 😂
I’d love for you to come down south and try a Publix cake!
😂😂 I absolutely love you telling us your family’s business while decorating ’snip snip’😅
jonny you’re so funny, i can’t
I remember watching you on that cake show, but watching you do RUclips videos is clearly becoming one of my favorite things ever to watch!
Your piping work is beautiful.
I love your stories, your channel would not be the same without your personality shining through
My eyes literally burned from watching you and your attempts of making a cake and call it 1k wedding cake. You owed me now
Johnny Cakes, I love your side quests. ❤
pls keep talking we love ur personality ! 15:15
Your tangent are funny 😁 I love them
Whole foods has the best grocery store cake
I love your tangents, they make the videos so special and unique!
I love when you push yourself and go crazier everytime!!
A+ video. I would love for this to become a series, drawing a new design inspo each time.
I love when you go on tangents It’s my favorite part.
The tangents actually help me pay attention to the video! And hello from another musical theatre fan. 👋
Ok that’s a hot take that I love
@thejonnycakes I did not mean to insinuate that the videos are boring...far from it. The tangents keep it real and make me go back to relisten to make sure I heard you correctly. so sorry.
I feel like we’re in the kitchen with you when you start going off on a tangent like what would naturally occur.
I love the tangents! You are hilarious.
We LOVE the tagents! And honestly I would adore even longer videos
Don’t have to ask me twice
Your posts make my day, help me relax and feel happy when I'm in low moods. Jonny, thank you so much!
Happy to hear that! Much love.
I think if you cut circles out of the Ralph's cake on the diagonal instead of straight across you would have gotten two whole ones.
Johnny all your videos have honestly been very well done. I think your combination of educational with chaos is very lovely and very entertaining
That’s the goal. So happy you enjoy.
Lots of fun! I love your personality! I look forward to every video.
Go on all the tangents, this is why we love you ❤
That monstrosity bowl reminds me of the stuff in the banquet scene in Hook
Always love to see a Jonny video!
Here for the tangents and chaos ❤feels more authentic!
OMG YOU DID SO GOOD! Considering your ingred, you're a master
I’ve never been this early, but I’m loving it - Jonny is the best❤💫
You’re content is amazing! I love that you are posting more 🎉 I like the rants because it shows your personality and it’s funny it would be boring if it was just you making a cake in silence
Will you do a meet + greet tour so we can all meet you and tell you how much we appreciate you in person?
10:49 this is why I watch you, for the nonchalant chaotic comments.