We're not sure if the children at your party will know what a gumball machine is, but parents will, and kids will love the colorful candies after they finish a slice of cake. This retro-inspired cake is perfect for a retro-themed or sweets-themed birthday party.

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Excerpted from Easy Cut-up Cakes for Kids by Melissa Barlow © 2007 Gibbs Smith