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thanksgiving cake ideas decorating easy

5 Easy Thanksgiving Cake Decorating Ideas That Wow


  • Author: Zach
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cake (serves 8) 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Easy-to-decorate cake ideas perfect for Thanksgiving celebrations.


Ingredients

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  • 1 box vanilla cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 can vanilla frosting
  • Brown, orange, and yellow food coloring
  • Candy corn or fondant decorations

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Mix cake mix, eggs, oil, and water until smooth.
  3. Pour batter into greased cake pans.
  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
  5. Let cakes cool completely.
  6. Divide frosting into three bowls.
  7. Tint each bowl with brown, orange, and yellow food coloring.
  8. Frost cake layers with colored frosting.
  9. Decorate with candy corn or fondant shapes.

Notes

  • Use a turntable for smooth frosting.
  • Chill cake before decorating for cleaner edges.
  • Edible glitter adds festive sparkle.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 290mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: thanksgiving cake, easy cake decorating, holiday dessert