As you might have noticed, a lot of strange things happened in 2020. That included how we suddenly had to worry that anything and everything could actually be cake. Enjoying that sculpture of Bruce Willis’s John McClaneOpens in a new tab from Die Hard? That’s cake. Want to enjoy a nice cup of hot coffeeOpens in a new tab? CAKE. The whole thing was bizarre. We’re still walking around wondering if shaving cream is really frosting. But at least we don’t have to be skeptical about this stop-motion short, because it shows from start to finish that this sweet treat isn’t cake at all. It’s LEGOOpens in a new tab.
The YouTube channel tomosteenOpens in a new tab showed how they whipped up a delicious chocolate cake (which we first came across at Boing BoingOpens in a new tab). Typically a regular chocolate cake isn’t worthy of such attention. But this foodstuff is because it isn’t actually edible. It’s stop-motion animation made with “many photos.” Rather than milk, eggs, flour, and sugar, it relies on LEGO pieces. When combined with plenty of patience and clever editing, they become a tasty visual treat. It also doubles as a soothing audio one too. This short also doubles as LEGO ASMR.
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If you want to dig into even more LEGO stop-motion animation, you found the right YouTube channel. Previous installments include a triple layer cheesecakeOpens in a new tab, churrosOpens in a new tab, french toastOpens in a new tab, pork cutletOpens in a new tab, and more. Like the latest video, which builds a Japanese breakfast that is making us legitimately hungry.
If you know anything about us, though, you won’t be surprised that our favorite is this delightful Halloween dinner short. It’s more than just a meal. It’s a spectacular spooky experience.
If you’re inspired to try making your own LEGO stop-motion shorts, make sure you don’t actually cook your plastic bricks. Some of these might look like cakes, but thankfully they are not.
At least, we’re almost positive they aren’t. After last year we can never be totally sure.
