Lisa has hooked me into making fancy cakes for various occasions. (I’m not sure whether this is a good or a bad thing, mind you.) So when she suggested making turkey cakes for Thanksgiving, well I just jumped at the chance to learn how to use a star tip!
So, what do you think? My family thought it was totally hysterical that the turkey was sitting in a roasting pan, especially since I brought it in all covered with foil. Most people were afraid to cut a piece off, but they must have enjoyed it, because when we went back to my grandmother’s house for leftovers this evening the cake was nearly gone!
Denis thought I was nuts, though, because in addition to the cake I baked four pumpkin pies – per my grandmother’s request. (After all, there were almost 30 people there.) But three of those pies are completely gone, so we all managed to do our part! I’ll admit here on the internet that I totally cheated on the pies, too. I normally make pie crust from scratch, but the thought of making four pies worth of crust was not really all that appealing…so I bought Mrs. Smith’s frozen crusts. They were tasty. Tasty enough that I might just not bother making pie crusts ever again.
After all, who has time to make a cake and turn out perfect pie crusts too?
hello fellow rochesterian, i just found your blog. didn’t know there was anyone else out there!
That cake is totally awesome! Great job*:)
Damn, that’s a cute cake! I’m way jealous of that talent. My cakes usually turn out like err … big messes. They taste good tho. And I’m in total agreement about the pie crusts … I make quiche much more often now that I know I can buy pre-made crusts.
ok im curious as to how ya done this. my son was born just before thanksgiving day and his 2nd birthday is on turkey day. i thought hey why not make a turkey cake for him? well i havent found a cake mold pan for it but found this idea and i wanna know how ya did it? i love this awesome picture of it and thats what im gearing toward to make. thanks get back to me please