Sugar Cube House (Tablescape Centerpiece) Recipe

Name: Sugar Cube House (Tablescape Centerpiece)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (1-pound) boxes sugar cubes; 1 (10 1/2-ounce) bag mini marshmallows; 1 (6 1/2-ounce) bag round white candies (recommended: Life Savers); 1 (16-ounce) can white frosting; 3 (1 1/4-ounce) packages white chewy candy (recommended: Mentos); 2 (16 by 16-inch) pieces white foam core board; Hot glue gun, or 2 cups royal icing; Pastry bag with a small round tip, or resealable bag; Ruler; Razor blade; Battery operated candle votive

Servings: persons

2 (1-pound) boxes sugar cubes
1 (10 1/2-ounce) bag mini marshmallows
1 (6 1/2-ounce) bag round white candies (recommended: Life Savers)
1 (16-ounce) can white frosting
3 (1 1/4-ounce) packages white chewy candy (recommended: Mentos)
2 (16 by 16-inch) pieces white foam core board
Hot glue gun, or 2 cups royal icing
Pastry bag with a small round tip, or resealable bag
Ruler
Razor blade
Battery operated candle votive

1
Draw a 7 by 7-inch square in the center of 1 piece of the foam core board as a guide for the foundation of the house.
2
Start gluing the sugar cubes around the outline with either the hot glue or royal icing.
3
Make sure to leave a space for the door and once you get to the third level of cubes, leave space for 2 windows on each side.
4
Once the sides are 5 to 6 inches high, arrange the sugar cubes in a pyramid pattern on 2 ends of the house to form the pitched support walls for the roof.
5
Cut the second piece of foam core to form a 10 by 10-inch square and score it down the middle.
6
Bend it in half to form a peaked roof and glue it to the top of the house.
7
Decorate the roof with the marshmallows or round white candies.
8
Fill the pastry bag or resealable bag with some of the frosting and use it to fill in any gaps in the house or on or around the roof.
9
Use any remaining sugar cubes, round white candies, white chewy candies, or marshmallows to adorn the house or make decorations (trees, bushes, fences, or snowmen) around the house on the foam core board.
10
Use extra icing to create snowdrifts around the house.
11
Place the battery operated votive light inside the house to illuminate it.
12
Cook's Note: If you choose to use the hot glue, the decorations will not be edible.

194

kcal

Calories

Carbs

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (1-pound) boxes sugar cubes, 1 (10 1/2-ounce) bag mini marshmallows, 1 (6 1/2-ounce) bag round white candies (recommended: Life Savers), 1 (16-ounce) can white frosting, and more.

Yes, Sugar Cube House (Tablescape Centerpiece) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sugar Cube House (Tablescape Centerpiece)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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