Thanksgiving Cake Decorating – Give Thanks Cake
Turn a plain store-bought cake into a Thanksgiving showstopper with simple buttercream, candy accents, and easy piping tricks. No stress, no perfection needed—just creativity and fun!
Equipment
- Piping Bags
- Spatula
- Toothpicks
- Food Coloring
Ingredients
- 1 store-bought cake any flavor
- 2 cups buttercream frosting divided, tinted with fall colors
- candy decorations candy corn, chocolate chips, sprinkles, or gummies
- fondant shapes optional pumpkins or leaves
Instructions
- Start with a plain store-bought cake. Scrape off any unwanted decorations if needed.
- Apply a thin crumb coat of buttercream to lock in crumbs. Chill for 10–15 minutes.
- Add a second layer of buttercream. Smooth or swirl with a spatula for texture.
- Divide frosting and tint with food coloring (orange, yellow, green, brown).
- Pipe sunflowers: create yellow petals, then fill centers with brown frosting or chocolate candies.
- Pipe leaves with green frosting and small pumpkins with orange frosting. Add stems with darker frosting or pretzel sticks.
- Decorate with sprinkles, candy accents, or fondant shapes. Optionally write “Give Thanks” on top.
Notes
Don’t stress about perfection—rustic piping and colorful accents make it festive. Decorations can be piped ahead and stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.